Al-Hikmah Elementary School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–6
Prospect Park, NJ
278 N 8th St, Prospect Park, NJ 07508
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Prospect Park since at least 2011
In Prospect Park, New Jersey, Al-Hikmah Elementary School is an Islamic private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 333 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 35% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8 hours, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 333
- Teachers
- 42.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 173 girls, 160 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Islamic
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 185 days
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Questions about Al-Hikmah Elementary School
What grades does Al-Hikmah Elementary School serve?
Al-Hikmah Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Al-Hikmah Elementary School?
About 333 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Al-Hikmah Elementary School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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