Design & prototype
CAD models, manufacturing plans, and physical builds students own end-to-end.
New Jersey · Grades 6–12 · 501(c)(3)
Apex STEM Education Inc.
Engineering. Data. AI. Leadership. Built here. Hands-on engineering, data-driven problem solving, and AI literacy — with competitive STEM Racing as our flagship program.
Flagship team Ridge Racers NJ: 3rd place at STEM Racing USA National Finals 2026
Nonprofit mission
Our mission
To provide youth STEM education for grades 6–12 through hands-on engineering, data-driven problem solving, AI literacy, and project leadership — including competitive STEM Racing teams, workshops, mentorship, and community outreach.
Get involved
Built for sponsors, grantmakers, and students
Choose the path that matches how you want to support or join Apex STEM Education Inc..
Sponsors & partners
Fund materials, travel, and workshops with visible ROI on car, pit, and digital channels.
Contact us about sponsorship →Foundations & grants
Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity. Request our mission, outcomes, and budget narrative for proposals.
Request grant packet →Students (grades 6–12)
Join competitive STEM Racing — engineering, enterprise, presentation, and national competition.
Explore Ridge Racers →Competing in
4STEM pillars
3rdNationals 2026
7Student roles
6–12Grades served
Outcomes
Proof students can perform at national level
Ridge Racers NJ — a program of Apex STEM Education Inc. — competes in STEM Racing USA Development class with documented results sponsors and grant reviewers can verify.
- 3rd place — STEM Racing USA National Finals 2026
- Sustainability Award & Team Identity Award — Nationals 2026
- 2nd place — Eastern Regionals · NJ State Champions 2025
What we teach
Four pillars. One flagship program.
STEM Racing is where every pillar comes together — not the whole story of Apex STEM Education Inc..
Applied learning
What students do
Real projects with measurable outcomes — not worksheets.
Test & analyze data
Timing logs, CFD results, and evidence that ties numbers to design choices.
Present & lead teams
Enterprise roles, sponsor pitches, and competition presentations judged by professionals.
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 Inc.
Why Apex STEM
Real projects. Real skills.
Beyond the classroom
Students build competition portfolios and enterprise deliverables — not just grades.
Data & AI ready
Testing evidence, analytics, and responsible AI tool use for the workforce students will enter.
Local roots
A New Jersey nonprofit home for youth STEM programs serving grades 6–12.
News
Recent program updates
Competition results, community outreach, and organizational milestones.
Help the next generation build real STEM skills
Engineering, data, AI literacy, and leadership for New Jersey students in grades 6–12.