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).
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