Madison Avenue Baptist Academy

Madison Avenue Baptist Academy in Paterson, NJ is a suburban co–ed private school serving 114 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with 8 teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
Affiliated with the Baptist tradition and a member of the American Association of Christian Schools, Madison Avenue Baptist Academy reflects a religious orientation within a suburb–based setting.
With 96.5% of its student body representing students of color, the school ranks in the top 20% in New Jersey for diversity among private schools.
Madison Avenue Baptist Academy provides education in a suburban community environment near other PK–8 and PK–12 private schools in Paterson.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Madison Avenue Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).

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