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Miftaahul Uloom Academy

501 15th St
Union City, NJ 07087

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Tel: (201) 223-9920

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Welcome to Miftaahul Uloom Academy! Our school is an all inclusive and supportive community catering to students from many various backgrounds.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 149 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,500
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Aug. 15 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Islamic School League of America (ISLA)
American Montessori Society (AMS)
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1999

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

149 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

47%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Miftaahul Uloom Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

15 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Aug. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,500

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Tuition Notes

Varies by grade level

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,500

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 81%

Admissions Director

Faatimah Yanes

Admissions Associate

Saima Sanaullah

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballIndoor Soccer

SoccerVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

14 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Arabic Spelling BeeFuture City Engineering Competition

Media ClubMock Trial

Model United NationsNational Beta Honor Society

Science OlympiadSpelling Bee

Student CouncilStudent Newspaper

Year Book Committee

Arts and Music Programs:

Annual MusicalSTEM Scouts

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Tae Kwon Do

School Notes

Our Mission: Our mission is to help families educate children to be God-conscious, principled, knowledgeable, well-balanced, cooperative, committed, and caring Muslims fully equipped to face the challenges of the 21st century.
Our Vision: Miftaahul Uloom Academy will become an internationally recognized leader in progressive Islamic education.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Miftaahul Uloom Academy cost?

Miftaahul Uloom Academy's tuition is approximately $6,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Miftaahul Uloom Academy?

The acceptance rate of Miftaahul Uloom Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 77%.

What sports does Miftaahul Uloom Academy offer?

Miftaahul Uloom Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Soccer and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Miftaahul Uloom Academy?

The application deadline for Miftaahul Uloom Academy is Aug. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Aug. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 149 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,500
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Aug. 15 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Hudson County, NJ is $18,671 for elementary schools and $16,077 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Hudson County, NJ is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).