Al-hamra Academy

435 South St, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545-0153
Al-Hamra Academy is the first full-time accredited Islamic school in New England. Our goal is to raise children with a strong intellectual and moral background. We strive to provide an environment that encourages the cognitive, spiritual, moral, emotional, and physical growth of every student. We have a well-defined, effective and evolving curriculum that follows the Massachusetts State Frameworks. We foster spiritual and moral growth in a progressive Islamic environment - an environment that instills in our students the universal values of love, compassion, peace, tolerance, equality, and justice. Our philosophy reflects our commitment to educate our students to become responsible and productive members of society - instilling civic responsibility in students is one of the goals of the Academy.

School Overview:

Al-hamra Academy
School Membership(s) Islamic School League of America (ISLA)
American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Islamic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 9
Student Body
Total Students 129 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 96% (MA School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

Nearby Schools:

Al-hamra Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
Violette Visions Early Learning Center
Gr. PK-K | 1.4 mi. away
St Mary Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 2.1 mi. away
Lilliput Early Childhood Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-2 | 2.2 mi. away
Shrewsbury Montessori School
Gr. PK-6 | 2.4 mi. away
Alhuda Academy
Gr. K-9 | 2.6 mi. away

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