Rising Star Academy Photo - Early Childhood Education

Best Union City Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 934 students in Union City, NJ.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Union City, NJ include Rising Star Academy and St. Francis Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Jersey private elementary school average acceptance rate of 76%.
100% of private elementary schools in Union City, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top Ranked Union City Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Rising Star Academy
Rising Star Academy Photo - Early Childhood Education
(Islamic)
(1)
4613 Cottage Place
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 758-5590
Gr: PK-12 | 333 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Francis Academy
(Catholic)
1601 Central Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 863-4112
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Sports: 6
Miftaahul Uloom Academy
Miftaahul Uloom Academy Photo
Montessori School (Islamic)
501 15th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 223-9920
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Augustine School
(Catholic)
3920 New York Ave
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 865-5319
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Union City, New Jersey

Union City, New Jersey Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1501 New York Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 863-8433
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Union City, NJ?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Union City, NJ include Rising Star Academy and St. Francis Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Union City?
4 private elementary schools are located in Union City.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Union City?
100% of private elementary schools in Union City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
Which private elementary schools in Union City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Union City include: St. Augustine School vs. St. Francis Academy

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