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Al-Salam Day School

Islamic school · Grades K–12

Manchester, MO

519 Weidman Rd, Manchester, MO 63011

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 3 largest private schools in Missouri
  • One of the most diverse private schools in Missouri
  • Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Manchester since at least 2011

Al-Salam Day School is an Islamic private school in Manchester, Missouri, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 278 students and around 9 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 25% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 181 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
278
Teachers
31.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 162 girls, 116 boys
Religious affiliation
Islamic
School day
About 8 hours
School year
181 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    Students by survey year

    223’11–12177’13–14264’15–16224’17–18266’19–20232’21–22278’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K44
    129
    237
    336
    422
    525
    619
    723
    816
    98
    108
    116
    125

    Student body

    White40%
    Asian27%
    Two or more races23%
    Black10%
    Hispanic or Latino0%

    Member of

    • Council of Islamic Schools in North America

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Al-Salam Day School whether it takes part.

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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    Questions about Al-Salam Day School

    What grades does Al-Salam Day School serve?

    Al-Salam Day School serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Al-Salam Day School?

    About 278 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Al-Salam Day School?

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

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