Abundant Life Academy
Abundant Life Academy is a private, non-denominational, Christian school housed on the Abundant Life Worship Center campus in Nutley, NJ. ALA's mission is to achieve academic excellence while sharing God's love with children and their families.
Abundant Life Academy is a school you can trust to educate your child.
Our academy begins with preschool for 3 & 4 year olds and continues through grade 12.
Equal emphasis is placed on all four levels, pre-k, elementary, middle school, and high school.
ALA does not recruit high school students since only those who graduate from our 8th grade can proceed to the high school program.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 409 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Abundant Life Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
409 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition fees are according to grade level. Please contact the school for more information.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Abundant Life Academy is The Phoenix Center (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Community School In Nutley Inc (0.8 miles away)
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