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Bright Start Academy

366 Clifton Ave
Clifton, NJ 70112
Bright Start Academy in Clifton, NJ, serves 80 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school operates with one teacher and reports a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 80:1.
The program is co鈥揺ducational and focuses on early childhood education within a large suburban community.
Total enrollment includes four students in kindergarten, with the remainder in pre鈥搆indergarten.
Bright Start Academy is positioned among other private and parochial schools within one mile offering elementary grades, serving families in the Clifton area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Bright Start Academy?
The application deadline for Bright Start Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Passaic County, NJ is $8,475 for elementary schools and $12,780 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Passaic County, NJ is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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