Abundant Life Academy is a private, non-denominational, Christian school housed on the Abundant Life Worship Center campus in Nutley, NJ. ALA's mission is to achieve academic excellence while sharing God's love with children and their families.
Abundant Life Academy is a school you can trust to educate your child.
Our academy begins with preschool for 3 & 4 year olds and continues through grade 12.
Equal emphasis is placed on all four levels, pre-k, elementary, middle school, and high school.
ALA does not recruit high school students since only those who graduate from our 8th grade can proceed to the high school program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Abundant Life Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
395 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition fees are according to grade level. Please contact the school for more information.
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: 鈥淪haring the love of God with students and their families while maintaining academic excellence.鈥
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Abundant Life Academy offer?
Abundant Life Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Abundant Life Academy's ranking?
Abundant Life Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Abundant Life Academy?
The application deadline for Abundant Life Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest preschool is The Community School In Nutley Inc (0.8 miles away)
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