Muslim Community School/Alim Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–11
Potomac, MD
7917 Montrose Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Muslim Community School/Alim Academy is an Islamic private school in Potomac, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 11th grade. It has about 129 students and around 7 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 170 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–11
- Students
- 129
- Teachers
- 19.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 77 girls, 52 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Islamic
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Muslim Community School/Alim Academy whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
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 Muslim Community School/Alim Academy
What grades does Muslim Community School/Alim Academy serve?
Muslim Community School/Alim Academy serves grades Pre-K–11.
How many students attend Muslim Community School/Alim Academy?
About 129 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Muslim Community School/Alim Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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