Bright Start Academy

Bright Start Academy in Clifton, NJ, serves 80 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school operates with one teacher and reports a student–teacher ratio of 80:1.
The program is co–educational and focuses on early childhood education within a large suburban community.
Total enrollment includes four students in kindergarten, with the remainder in pre–kindergarten.
Bright Start Academy is positioned among other private and parochial schools within one mile offering elementary grades, serving families in the Clifton area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Bright Start Academy?
The application deadline for Bright Start Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

Endorse Bright Start Academy. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
Endorse this school:

Recent Articles

Learning Support vs. Tutoring: What's Included in Private School Tuition?
Learning Support vs. Tutoring: What's Included in Private School Tuition?
Learn the difference between learning support and tutoring, what's typically included in private school tuition, and what parents should ask before enrolling.
How to Evaluate Reading and Writing Instruction in the Early Grades
How to Evaluate Reading and Writing Instruction in the Early Grades
Learn how to evaluate reading and writing instruction in the early grades, including phonics, writing, assessments, and literacy support in private schools.
The Social Fit Interview: Questions to Ask Students, Not Admissions
The Social Fit Interview: Questions to Ask Students, Not Admissions
Discover how talking with current students can reveal a private school's true culture and help families assess social fit before enrolling.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Request Information

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Passaic County, NJ is $8,475 for elementary schools and $12,680 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Passaic County, NJ is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

Related School Videos

Quick Links