Academy Of Greatness And Excellence (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 532 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,250
Acceptance rate: 60%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Academy Of Greatness And Excellence ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Academy Of Greatness And Excellence
Nursery	40
Pre-K	44
Kind	47
1	52
2	42
3	32
4	47
5	35
6	44
7	43
8	34
9	27
10	13
11	24
12	8

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Year Founded

2013

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

532 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

20 students

Average SAT score

1280

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

8 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Islamic School League of America (ISLA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,250

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Tuition Notes

visit www.agenj.com for admission information

% on Financial Aid

20%

Acceptance Rate

60%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Academy of Greatness & Excellence

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballFencing

Martial ArtsSoccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubJournalism Club

Math OlympiadModel United Nations

National Elementary Honor SocietyRadio Station

Science Olympiad TeamSTEAM Club

Student CouncilStudents in Action

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Cooking ClubPerforming Arts Club

School Notes

The Academy of Greatness and Excellence (AGE), situated in the suburban locale of Teaneck, NJ, commenced operations in September 2013 as an elementary institution catering to both Muslim and Non-Muslim students spanning from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade.
In its inaugural year, the school's enrollment numbered 27 students; nonetheless, the subsequent four years witnessed an exponential surge in enrollment, necessitating a pressing requirement for facility expansion.In 2018, AGE procured a secondary campus in the adjacent Ridgefield Park, conveniently located a mere two and a half miles away from the Teaneck premises.
This fresh campus not only accommodated the burgeoning student population, which had tripled across each grade, but also facilitated the inclusion of additional grade levels.
At present, AGE provides education to a student cohort of 485, encompassing Preschool through 12th Grade, spread across both campuses: Teaneck (Preschool-2nd Grade) and Ridgefield Park (3rd-12th Grade).
Despite the adversities posed by the pandemic and its impact on families' capacity to meet tuition obligations, the enrollment trajectory has been consistently upward.The Teaneck facility comprises eleven capacious classrooms, a conference room, a library, a science laboratory, and a multi-purpose room serving as a venue for assemblies, dining, and gym activities.
Meanwhile, the Ridgefield Park campus boasts a total of seventeen classrooms, a dedicated science lab, an additional auxiliary science area, an expansive cafeteria, a gymnasium, and a media center.The strategic proximity of both campuses facilitates a seamless transition between the two premises, particularly for parents who have children attending classes in both locations.
The school's emblematic mascot, the Shark, was chosen by our Middle and High School students during the initial year of occupancy at the Ridgefield Park.

STEAM Education is at the heart of our academic program. Our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) program ensures full student engagement and collaboration. At AGE, we have adopted STEAM as a framework for teaching across the disciplines. On February 7th, 2016,Academy of Greatness and Excellence has received the recognition of becoming a STEM certified school . This distinction has been given to 23 schools world-wide and we are honored to become the 24th school in the entire world to become STEM certified. Such distinction and recognition attests to the high standards of STEM education at Academy of Greatness and Excellence.
AGE High School- With the goal of creating 21st century learning environments that engage students, foster achievement, and cultivate the skills needed to connect and collaborate in a global society, Upper School Instructors at Academy of Greatness & Excellence (AGE), ensure that students are immersed in rigorous coursework and a range of extracurricular activities, including internship opportunities that broaden their horizons and offer rich academic and experiential learning experiences. OurHigh School is an innovative and dynamic place where young adults are challenged to participate in leadership-building activities across the school and in their communities to prepare them to be active global citizens of the 21st century.
At AGE, we believe that technology-equipped classrooms are essential for producing 21st Century learners and leaders. Besides providing students with access to a plethora of resources, technology also enables teachers to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of each child`s learning style, whether they are visual, auditory or kinesthetic learners. Accordingly, AGE provides its students with one-to-one technology devices. Studentsin grades2 through 9 use Chromebooks in school. Students in grades 6 through 9 are provided with Chroembooks for individualized usage at school and at home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Academy Of Greatness And Excellence cost?

Academy Of Greatness And Excellence's tuition is approximately $5,250 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Academy Of Greatness And Excellence?

The acceptance rate of Academy Of Greatness And Excellence is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 78%.

What sports does Academy Of Greatness And Excellence offer?

Academy Of Greatness And Excellence offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Fencing, Martial Arts and Soccer.

What is Academy Of Greatness And Excellence's ranking?

Academy Of Greatness And Excellence ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Academy Of Greatness And Excellence?

The application deadline for Academy Of Greatness And Excellence is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 2/23/2019

Great school ! The teachers are really caring. The administration is very professional and really cares about the children. My son goes to this school and has made many friends. He is developing into a fine young man that I am proud of. The teachers are good role models. I have looked at many Islamic schools and find this one, the best in the tri-state area. The have a great STEM program and put a lot of emphasis on building character and strong leaders for tomorrow. I know many people that travel over 20 miles to come to this school. I have met parents who come from NYC to bring their kids because of the education that is provided. I would highly recommend this school. Move to the area if you need to.

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The average private school tuition in Bergen County, NJ is $17,613 for elementary schools and $21,748 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bergen County, NJ is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).