Academy of Greatness and Excellence
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Ridgefield, NJ
110 Mount Vernon St, Ridgefield, NJ 07660
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest private schools in New Jersey
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 143% since 2015–16
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Ridgefield, New Jersey, Academy of Greatness and Excellence is an Islamic private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 449 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 143% since 2015–16. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 449
- Teachers
- 38.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 226 girls, 223 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Islamic
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
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Member of
- Islamic School League of America
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Academy of Greatness and Excellence
What grades does Academy of Greatness and Excellence serve?
Academy of Greatness and Excellence serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Academy of Greatness and Excellence?
About 449 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Academy of Greatness and Excellence?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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