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Union City Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,261 students in Union City, NJ, 10% of all K-12 students in Union City, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Union City, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Union City Private Schools (2026-27)

Rising Star Academy Photo
Rising Star Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Islamic
4613 Cottage Place
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 758-5590
(1)
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Map of St. Francis Academy
St. Francis Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
1601 Central Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 863-4112
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Map of Union City Daycare Program, Inc.
Union City Daycare Program, Inc.
Gr: NS-K | 327 students
Daycare / Preschool
219 47th Street
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 348-2754
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Miftaahul Uloom Academy Photo
Miftaahul Uloom Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
Montessori School (Islamic)
501 15th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 223-9920
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Map of St. Augustine School
St. Augustine School
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Catholic
3920 New York Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 865-5319
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Union City, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Mother Seton Interparochial School
Mother Seton Interparochial School
Gr: K-8 | 244 students
Catholic
1501 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 863-8433
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Union City, NJ Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,261
Students
$7,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
58%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Union City)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
1,261 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
58%
40%
0.67
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
942 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
63 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
242 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
7%
# Black Students
21 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
347 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
27%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
587 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
47%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
147 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$17,000
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$16,021
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Union City, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Union City, NJ include St. Francis Academy, Union City Daycare Program, Inc., and Rising Star Academy.
How many private schools are located in Union City?
5 private schools are located in Union City.
How diverse are private schools in Union City?
Union City private schools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Union City go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Union City are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Union City?
100% of private schools in Union City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private schools in Union City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Union City include: St. Augustine School vs. St. Francis Academy

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