Bright Start Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–1
Clifton, NJ
366 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- One of 3 independent schools in Clifton
Bright Start Academy is an independent private school in Clifton, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 1st grade. It has about 20 students and around 10 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 400% since 2019–20. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 193 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–1
- Students
- 20
- Teachers
- 2 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 12 girls, 8 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 193 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 47 independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Bright Start Academy
What grades does Bright Start Academy serve?
Bright Start Academy serves grades Pre-K–1.
How many students attend Bright Start Academy?
About 20 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Bright Start Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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