Bethany Christian Academy (2026 Profile)

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Bethany Christian Academy

275 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07103

Tel: (973) 623-1099

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Bethany Baptist Church is a historic church at 117 W.

Market Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States.

The church traces its origins to 1870, when a group of African Americans established the church on Broad Street in Newark in the building of the Peddie Memorial Baptist Church.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 74 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Bethany Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)
Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

74 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Bethany Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Christian School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Bethany Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Bethany Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Bethany Christian Academy located?

Bethany Christian Academy is located in the University Heights neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 2 other private schools located in University Heights.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 74 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,147 for elementary schools and $23,915 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).