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Pillars Preparatory Academy

Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12

South River, NJ

34 Charles St, South River, NJ 08882

Overall grade: B+

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  • B-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Pillars Preparatory Academy is an Islamic private school in South River, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 289 students and around 5 students per teacher. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
289
Teachers
54 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 164 girls, 125 boys
Religious affiliation
Islamic
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    Students by grade

    Pre-K45
    K35
    141
    226
    334
    423
    519
    623
    721
    824
    918
    1010
    1112
    123

    Student body

    Asian55%
    Two or more races40%
    Black3%
    White1%

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    What grades does Pillars Preparatory Academy serve?

    Pillars Preparatory Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Pillars Preparatory Academy?

    About 289 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Pillars Preparatory Academy?

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