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New Jersey · Grades 6–12

Engineering. Data. AI. Leadership. Built here.

Hands-on STEM for New Jersey students — CAD and manufacturing, evidence from testing, responsible AI literacy, and project leadership. Our flagship: competitive STEM Racing.

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4STEM pillars
3rdNationals 2026
7Student roles
6–12Grades served

What we teach

Four pillars. One flagship program.

STEM Racing is where every pillar comes together — not the whole story of Apex STEM Education.

Engineering & design

CAD, build, test

Data & analytics

Evidence on every decision

AI literacy

Tools used responsibly

Leadership & communication

Present, manage, mentor

Applied learning

What students do

  • Design & prototype
  • Test & analyze data
  • Present & lead teams
Flagship program

Ridge Racers NJ

Our STEM Racing team puts every pillar into practice — engineering, enterprise data, presentation, and national competition. 3rd at National Finals 2026.

Ridge Racers NJ is a program of Apex STEM Education.

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Ridge Racers NJ at Mayor's Achievement Award ceremony

Why Apex STEM

Real projects. Real skills.

  • Applied STEM beyond the classroom — students build portfolios, not just grades
  • Data and AI literacy for the workforce students will enter
  • A 501(c)(3) home for youth programs in Watchung Hills · Somerset · Union County, NJ

Help the next generation build real STEM skills

Engineering, data, and leadership for New Jersey students.

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