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Airazi Academy

Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–5

West Des Moines, IA

1119 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in Iowa
  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • Serving families in West Des Moines since at least 2011

In West Des Moines, Iowa, Airazi Academy is an Islamic private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 58 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 152% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 178 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
58
Teachers
7.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 34 girls, 24 boys
Religious affiliation
Islamic
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    Students by survey year

    23’11–1264’13–1480’15–1660’17–1860’19–2023’21–2258’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K45
    K12
    TK2
    18
    212
    310
    410
    54

    Student body

    Black43%
    Two or more races21%
    Asian17%
    White16%
    Hispanic or Latino3%

    Help paying tuition in Iowa

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Airazi Academy whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Airazi Academy

    What grades does Airazi Academy serve?

    Airazi Academy serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Airazi Academy?

    About 58 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Airazi Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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