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As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy

Islamic school · Grades K–9

San Jose, CA

801 Hibiscus Ln, San Jose, CA 95117

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any private school in San Jose
  • Growing: enrollment up 33% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in San Jose since at least 2011

In San Jose, California, As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy is an Islamic private school for students from kindergarten through 9th grade. About 40 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 33% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 172 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–9
Students
40
Teachers
5.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 17 girls, 23 boys
Religious affiliation
Islamic
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
172 days

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    How it compares

    Students by survey year

    30’11–1223’13–1424’15–1642’17–1837’19–2020’21–2240’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K5
    16
    22
    33
    47
    53
    63
    77
    82
    92

    Student body

    Asian75%
    Two or more races20%
    Black5%

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    What grades does As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy serve?

    As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy serves grades K–9.

    How many students attend As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy?

    About 40 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

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