Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Bright Start Academy
About the School
- Bright Start Academy in Clifton, NJ, serves 80 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
- The school operates with one teacher and reports a student–teacher ratio of 80:1.
- The program is co–educational and focuses on early childhood education within a large suburban community.
- Total enrollment includes four students in kindergarten, with the remainder in pre–kindergarten.
- 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Bright Start Academy is St. Anthony/ Passaic Catholic School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Passaic County Elks Cp Center (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School (0.8 miles away)
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Sports: 2
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(973) 473-4144
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Sports: 2
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(973) 773-0970
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 241-1350
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 80 students
Special Education School
15 Union Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-0148
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 4-9 | 130 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
40 Tulip St
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 773-0970
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
223 President Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 5
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Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 473-4144
Distance: 0.9 mi
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Passaic, NJ 07055
(973) 779-0249
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students
Montessori School
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Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 772-2330
Distance: 1.0 mi
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(973) 473-4912
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Catholic
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(973) 772-1149
Distance: 1.3 mi
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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