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Alif Muhammad Wia School

50 Park Pl Lobby 6
Newark, NJ 07102

Located in Newark, NJ, Alif Muhammad Wia School serves 102 students in grades 8 through 12 within a city, large community setting.

Founded in 1905, this nonsectarian co–ed private school offers a secondary education program with access to 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

The school has a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 supported by 5 teachers, providing instruction in a city–based neighborhood in Newark's Central Ward.

Annual tuition at this Newark private school is $25,000, reflecting its position as a secondary education option in the local private school market.

Alif Muhammad Wia School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for school history and school resources based on founding date and available resources.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 102 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Student Body

Total Students

102 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Alif Muhammad Wia School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Alif Muhammad Wia School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Alif Muhammad Wia School is located in the Central Ward neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 2 other private schools located in Central Ward.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 102 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,147 for elementary schools and $23,915 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).