Abundant Life Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 395 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Abundant Life Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Abundant Life Academy
Pre-K	52
Kind	26
1	20
2	31
3	32
4	25
5	26
6	25
7	32
8	23
9	20
10	23
11	30
12	30

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Year Founded

1986

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Motto

“Sharing the love of God with students and their families while maintaining academic excellence.”

Student Body

Total Students

395 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition fees are according to grade level. Please contact the school for more information.

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

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.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Abundant Life Academy offer?

Abundant Life Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Abundant Life Academy's ranking?

Abundant Life Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Abundant Life Academy?

The application deadline for Abundant Life Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,285 for elementary schools and $24,176 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).