Islamic Academy of Delaware
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Newark, DE
28 Salem Church Rd, Newark, DE 19713
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest of 13 private schools in Delaware
- One of the most diverse private schools in Delaware
- Growing: enrollment up 110% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
- Serving families in Newark since at least 2011
In Newark, Delaware, Islamic Academy of Delaware is an Islamic private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 124 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 110% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 171 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 124
- Teachers
- 26.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 47 girls, 77 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Islamic
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 171 days
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Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Islamic Academy of Delaware
What grades does Islamic Academy of Delaware serve?
Islamic Academy of Delaware serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Islamic Academy of Delaware?
About 124 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Islamic Academy of Delaware?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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