#25 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Al Madina School of Richmond
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest private schools in Virginia
Midlothian, VA
A+Overall grade174 students8 students per teacher
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Best Islamic Schools in the South
The highest-graded schools of this kind in the South. Top 50 of 77 schools.
#26 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Salah Tawfik Elementary and Middle
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Sunrise since at least 2011
Sunrise, FL
A+Overall grade163 students11 students per teacher
#27 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Islamic Academy of Delaware
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest of 13 private schools in Delaware
Newark, DE
A+Overall grade124 students5 students per teacher
#28 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Al Hadi School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
AOverall grade414 students4 students per teacher
#29 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Houston Quran Academy
Islamic school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 72% since 2013–14
Houston, TX
AOverall grade326 students10 students per teacher
#30 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Dar-Un-Noor Atlanta Science Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Atlanta, GA
AOverall grade170 students9 students per teacher
#31 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Alazhar School
Islamic school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 92% since 2011–12
Tamarac, FL
AOverall grade272 students17 students per teacher
#32 Best Islamic Schools in the South
An-Noor School
Islamic school · Grades 3–8
Growing: enrollment up 88% since 2013–14
Raleigh, NC
AOverall grade90 students7 students per teacher
#33 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Intellicor International Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest private schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
AOverall grade373 students13 students per teacher
#34 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Al-Qalam Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 80% since 2019–20
Springfield, VA
AOverall grade157 students8 students per teacher
#35 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Washington International Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest private schools in Virginia
Alexandria, VA
AOverall grade158 students6 students per teacher
#36 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Houston Peace Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–7
A private school in Spring
Spring, TX
AOverall grade87 students9 students per teacher
#37 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Garden of the Sahaba Academy
Islamic school · Grades K–11
Growing: enrollment up 57% since 2011–12
Boca Raton, FL
AOverall grade211 students9 students per teacher
#38 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Ilm Academy
Islamic · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 223% since 2011–12
Houston, TX
AOverall grade155 students6 students per teacher
#39 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Bayaan Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 408% since 2017–18
Thonotosassa, FL
AOverall grade198 students7 students per teacher
#40 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Muslim Community School/Alim Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–11
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Potomac, MD
AOverall grade129 students7 students per teacher
#41 Best Islamic Schools in the South
M&M Learning Center
Islamic school · Grades K–12
One of 2 private schools in Lanham
Lanham, MD
AOverall grade123 students9 students per teacher
#42 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Iqra Math and Science Academy
Islamic school · Grades K–12
Growing: enrollment up 30% since 2017–18
Anniston, AL
AOverall grade87 students6 students per teacher
#43 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Everest Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–9
Growing: enrollment up 380% since 2011–12
Stafford, TX
A-Overall grade480 students7 students per teacher
#44 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Islamic School of Greater New Orleans
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 69% since 2011–12
Kenner, LA
A-Overall grade194 students12 students per teacher
#45 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Iman Academy Southwest
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade396 students13 students per teacher
#46 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Mission Hope Foundation
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–10
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Columbia, SC
A-Overall grade66 students7 students per teacher
#47 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Dar Ul Arqam School North
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Houston, TX
A-Overall grade252 students11 students per teacher
#48 Best Islamic Schools in the South
Hidayah Academy
Islamic school · Grades 6–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Ashburn, VA
A-Overall grade70 students7 students per teacher
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