#1 Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
Al-Ghazaly Jr./Sr. High School
Islamic school · Grades 7–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Wayne, NJ
A+Overall grade316 students8 students per teacher
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Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
The highest-graded schools of this kind in New Jersey. Top 15 of 15 schools.
#2 Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
Al-Hikmah Elementary School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–6
Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2011–12
Prospect Park, NJ
A+Overall grade333 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
Academy of Greatness and Excellence
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest private schools in New Jersey
Ridgefield, NJ
A+Overall grade449 students12 students per teacher
#4 Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
Noor-Ul-Iman School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 21 private schools in New Jersey
Monmouth Junction, NJ
A+Overall grade527 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
Noble Leadership Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Fair Lawn, NJ
A+Overall grade319 students8 students per teacher
#6 Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
Darul Arqam School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in South River since at least 2011
South River, NJ
A+Overall grade268 students8 students per teacher
#7 Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
Maarif School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 52% since 2019–20
Bloomfield, NJ
AOverall grade199 students8 students per teacher
#8 Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
Islamic Acadamey of South Jersey
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–6
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
A-Overall grade78 students5 students per teacher
#9 Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
Salahuddin Future Academy, Plainfield Branch
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Plainfield, NJ
B+Overall grade70 students5 students per teacher
#10 Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
United Hearts 1islamic Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–7
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Willingboro, NJ
B+Overall grade64 students5 students per teacher
#11 Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
Baytul-Iman Academy
Islamic school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Keansburg, NJ
B+Overall grade65 students5 students per teacher
#12 Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 49% since 2011–12
East Orange, NJ
B+Overall grade198 students8 students per teacher
#13 Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
Pillars Preparatory Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
South River, NJ
B+Overall grade289 students5 students per teacher
#14 Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
Baytul-Iman Academy
Islamic school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
Parlin, NJ
B+Overall grade65 students4 students per teacher
#15 Best Islamic Schools in New Jersey
Rising Star Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 73% since 2011–12
Union City, NJ
BOverall grade259 students9 students per teacher
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