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Union City Private Schools (2026-27)

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 78%.
100% of private schools in Union City, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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
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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-50.0% (-5 schools) 10-yr
1,261
Students
-28.5% (-503 students) 10-yr
$7,000
Avg. Tuition
+16.7% (+$1,000) 9-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+7.1% (+1 student) 9-yr
58%
Students of Color
-31.0% (-26.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-10.0% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Union City)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,371 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearUnion City, NJ Total Schools
20255
20245
20236
20226
20216
20209
20199
20189
20179
20169
201510
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# Students
1,261 Students
216,354 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025252168179
2024252165172
2023251164174
2022257167185
2021257165180
2020202160171
2019202164175
2018189164172
2017193167180
2016193166178
2015176154167
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% Students of Color
58%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202558%40%34%
202458%39%34%
202358%40%33%
202262%38%33%
202161%39%32%
202065%39%32%
201972%38%31%
201870%37%31%
201785%38%32%
201685%38%32%
201584%37%32%
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0.67
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.670.630.65
20240.670.640.65
20230.720.650.65
20220.720.650.64
20210.720.650.64
20200.730.650.64
20190.720.650.63
20180.720.650.63
20170.700.640.61
20160.700.650.61
20150.720.650.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
63 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20255%6%5%
20245%6%5%
20237%6%5%
20227%6%4%
20217%5%4%
20207%5%4%
20196%5%4%
20187%5%4%
201713%5%4%
201613%5%4%
201512%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
242 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202519%8%9%
202419%7%9%
202322%7%9%
202225%7%8%
202125%8%9%
202029%8%9%
201930%8%8%
201833%8%8%
201743%8%8%
201643%8%8%
201541%8%8%
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# Black Students
21 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20252%6%7%
20242%7%7%
20232%7%8%
20222%8%7%
20212%8%7%
20202%8%8%
20192%9%7%
20182%9%7%
20173%9%7%
20163%9%7%
20153%9%8%
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# White Students
347 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
27%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202528%53%52%
202428%53%52%
202334%51%52%
202231%52%54%
202131%52%54%
202031%52%54%
201931%52%56%
201833%52%56%
201711%53%58%
201611%53%58%
201517%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
587 Students
58,673 Students
% of Others Students
47%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202546%27%26%
202446%27%26%
202335%29%25%
202235%27%25%
202135%27%25%
202031%27%24%
201931%26%24%
201825%26%23%
201730%25%22%
201630%25%22%
201527%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
147 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20259:111:111:1
20249:111:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202210:111:111:1
202110:111:111:1
20209:111:112:1
201910:111:112:1
201812:111:112:1
201710:111:112:1
201610:111:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202548%54%55%
202448%53%54%
202348%54%54%
202248%54%54%
202148%53%54%
202048%52%54%
201948%53%53%
201854%53%53%
201754%52%53%
201654%50%52%
201580%51%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025151415
2024151415
2023141415
2022141415
2021141415
2020141415
2019141415
2018141415
2017141415
2016141415
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Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025141513
202491412
202351411
202251311
202151311
202051311
201951211
201851211
201751110
201651010
20155910
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$18,774

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$7,000$18,947$15,012
2024$6,875$15,878$13,254
2023$6,375$15,215$12,626
2022$6,500$14,919$12,187
2021$6,500$13,993$11,800
2020$6,500$13,826$11,512
2019$6,500$13,406$11,293
2018$6,500$13,176$11,017
2017$6,000$13,780$10,708
2016$6,000$13,054$10,356
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
27%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202510%27%34%
202410%27%34%
202310%27%34%
202210%26%33%
202110%27%33%
202010%27%32%
201910%27%31%
201810%26%30%
201720%25%30%
201620%24%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$16,021

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$1,500$16,414$7,073
2024$1,500$16,167$6,930
2023$1,500$8,892$6,469
2022$1,500$8,911$6,289
2021$1,500$8,292$6,055
2020$1,500$8,259$5,921
2019$1,500$8,310$5,795
2018$1,500$8,039$5,456
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearUnion City, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202599%77%81%
202499%78%85%
202399%80%85%
202299%79%85%
202199%79%85%
202099%79%85%
201999%79%85%
201899%79%85%
201799%79%85%
201699%79%85%
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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 Union City Daycare Program, Inc., Rising Star Academy, and St. Francis 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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