Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center
About the School
- Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center in Newark, NJ, serves co–ed students from kindergarten through 9th grade in a suburban setting.
- The school has an enrollment of 61 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 9 full–time teachers.
- The academy has an Islamic orientation and is located in Newark's Central Ward neighborhood.
- Torchlight Educational Academy enrolls a student body that is 100% students of color, ranking it among New Jersey's most diverse private schools.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center?
The application deadline for Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center located?
Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center is located in the Central Ward neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 2 other private schools located in Central Ward.
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Islamic
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Gr: PK-12 | 333 students
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Islamic
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Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 758-5590
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Islamic
539 Bergen Ave
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Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
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(201) 223-9920
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Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
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Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Islamic
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(201) 758-5590
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Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
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(201) 223-9920
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Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
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(201) 836-2555
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(973) 742-7474
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Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
215 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 148 students
Islamic
17 Park St
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 433-5002
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Islamic
4613 Cottage Place
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 758-5590
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Islamic
539 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 435-1075
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
Montessori School (Islamic)
501 15th St
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 223-9920
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
215 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ 07017
(973) 672-4124
Distance: 5.7 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 148 students
Islamic
17 Park St
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 433-5002
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 333 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Islamic
4613 Cottage Place
Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 758-5590
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Islamic
539 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 435-1075
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
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(201) 223-9920
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Gr: 8-12 | 102 students
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(973) 375-0502
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27 Crittenden St
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 482-7400
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Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
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Gr: 9-12 | 235 students
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Newark, NJ 07103
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Gr: PK-12 | 183 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 102 students
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(977) 242-6610
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-5 | 22 students
Islamic
228 Harrison Ave
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-0479
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 803 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
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342 Central Ave.
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(973) 624-0644
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Gr: PK-K | 5 students
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(973) 375-0502
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Newark, NJ 07103
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Distance: 0.9 mi
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Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 643-5713
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
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(973) 484-3535
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