Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center in Newark, NJ, serves co–ed students from kindergarten through 9th grade in a suburban setting.
The school has an enrollment of 61 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 9 full–time teachers.
The academy has an Islamic orientation and is located in Newark's Central Ward neighborhood.
Torchlight Educational Academy enrolls a student body that is 100% students of color, ranking it among New Jersey's most diverse private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center?
The application deadline for Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center located?
Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center is located in the Central Ward neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 2 other private schools located in Central Ward.
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