Rising Star Academy

Rising Star Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
4613 Cottage Pl,  Union City, NJ
4.4
3.0
245 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$7,250
Religious Affiliation
Muslim

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
40
Full Time Teachers
36
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
620
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
85%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Black
55.6%
White
41.2%
Hispanic
3.2%

School Rankings

#10 Most Diverse Private HS in New Jersey
#21 Best Private K12 Schools in New Jersey
#42 Best Private HS in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New Jersey Institute of Technology 21 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 19 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 19 Students
Montclair State University 14 Students
Princeton University 11 Students
New York University 10 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology 10 Students
Columbia University 8 Students
Seton Hall University 7 Students
University of Pennsylvania 5 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Economics 4 Students
Computer Software Engineering 4 Students
Business 3 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Mechanical Engineering 2 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2 Students
Architecture 2 Students
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 19 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/16/2025
It general my experience was good. My teachers were very helpful whenever I had issues regarding understanding material. The school spirit is definitely a major part of why I like Rising Star Academy. It feels like a big family.
5.0 Junior
5/3/2023
I attend been attending Rising Star Academy since 6th grade and every year my teachers have provided me with all the academic help and guidance. As a junior I feel i have an early start to college because i am currently enrolled in 3 dual credit courses and i am planning to attend more in my senior year. I am grateful to the friendly and diverse environment at RSA
5.0 Junior
5/3/2023
I'm a student in RSA I have been in RSA since 7th-grade im a junior now ever since I came to RSA the teachers/principles are very welcoming, RSA can help you in the future RSA students from 9-12th grade can take college courses, and many other more options. My younger brother is attending RSA next year because of all the good reviews RSA has.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 other
11/17/2023
This is the worst school ever , all the teachers are the moms of the students, no safety at all , the classes of grades from preschool to third grade in a basement of a mosque and there are two doors, you can go to the classes at any time from any door so no safety at all , they are all from one cou...
5.0 parent
6/26/2016
Great dedicated teachers and excellent administrators.... My kids really enjoyed and learned in this school.

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Rising Star Academy is a private Muslim school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 4613 Cottage Pl in Union City, in the Union City neighborhood. Annual tuition is $7,250. The school has a total enrollment of 245 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Rising Star Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average SAT score is 1250. The average home value in this area is $607,743. Discover additional schools in the area, like Miftaahul Uloom School, Think Global School, The Hudson School, and more. Learn more about what Union City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rising Star Academy.

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