Miftaahul Uloom Academy Photo

Best Union City Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 482 students in Union City, NJ.
The top-ranked private high school in Union City, NJ is Rising Star Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the New Jersey private high school average acceptance rate of 73%.
100% of private high schools in Union City, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic).

Top-Ranked Union City Private High Schools (2026)

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
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
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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

Overview

This Town (Union City)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
482 Students
75,928 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
40%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
62 Teachers
9,062 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
59%
Average Class Size
15 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$23,629
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$25,398
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
73%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
342 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
5,725 Students
% Asian Students
5%
8%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
6,468 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
18 Students
7,629 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
236 Students
48,249 Students
% White Students
49%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
138 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
197 Students
8,219 Students
% of Others Students
41%
11%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Union City, NJ?
The top-ranked private high schools in Union City, NJ is Rising Star Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Union City?
2 private high schools are located in Union City.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Union City?
100% of private high schools in Union City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic).

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