Maarif School in Bloomfield, NJ, serves 79 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 2017, the school offers an Islamic orientation with a Catholic religious affiliation.
The student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 19 teachers for a small enrollment size.
The student body includes 17% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Maarif School is part of other school associations and is located near several private schools offering a range of elementary and secondary programs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2017
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: unspecified
- School Mascot: Unspecified
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- unspecified
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Maarif School?
Maarif School famous alumni include: unspecified.
When is the application deadline for Maarif School?
The application deadline for Maarif School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Maarif School is Westbridge Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Good Shepherd Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Nursery School At Christ Church (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nursery School At Christ Church
Daycare / Preschool
74 Park Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 743-7582
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 743-7582
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Holy Family Day Nursery And Convent
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
174 Franklin Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 235-1170
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 235-1170
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
24 Brookline Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-2049
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-2049
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Sandy Lane Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
634 Mill St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-6380
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-6380
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 207 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Westbridge Academy
Special Education School
60 West St
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 429-8110
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 429-8110
1.4 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Westbridge Academy
Special Education School
60 West St
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 429-8110
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 429-8110
1.4 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
1st Cerebral Palsy Of Nj
Special Education School
7 Sanford Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-0200
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-0200
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students
Immaculate Conception High School
(Catholic)
33 Cottage Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 744-7445
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
24 Brookline Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-2049
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-2049
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Westbridge Academy
Special Education School
60 West St
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 429-8110
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 429-8110
1.4 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
427 Bloomfield Avenue, 3rd Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
Montclair, NJ 07042
(877) 673-8893
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School ![St. Thomas The Apostle School Photo]( "St. Thomas The Apostle School Photo")
(Catholic)
50 Byrd Ave
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 338-8505
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(973) 338-8505
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nursery School At Christ Church
Daycare / Preschool
74 Park Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 743-7582
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
(973) 743-7582
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Holy Family Day Nursery And Convent
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
174 Franklin Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 235-1170
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 235-1170
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
24 Brookline Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-2049
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-2049
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Sandy Lane Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
634 Mill St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-6380
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 751-6380
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 207 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
The Community School In Nutley Inc
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
100 Vincent Place
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-0789
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-0789
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Elizabeth Avenue School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
363 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-0113
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-0113
9368.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Bound Brook High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 West Union Avenue
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7950
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7950
9368.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Robert Morris School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
122 Elizabeth Street
South Bound Brook, NJ 08880
(732) 356-3018
South Bound Brook, NJ 08880
(732) 356-3018
9368.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
330 West Second Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7934
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7934
9368.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Community Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 East Second Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 852-1131
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 852-1131
9368.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
School Reviews
5 6/23/2023
Nice school polite and helpful staff and teachers/administration. Would recommend it to a friend/colleague.
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