Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center (2026 Profile)

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Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center

15 James St
Newark, NJ 07102

Tel: (973) 732-5087

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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)

Grades: Kindergarten-9
Enrollment: 61 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Torchlight Educational Academy & Tutoring Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-9

Student Body

Total Students

61 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-9
Enrollment: 61 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).