Darul Arqam School

8 Thomas Street, South River, NJ, 08882
Tel: (732)238-0038
Grades: NS - 12 | 292 students
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Our mission is to provide an excellent Islamic and academic education within an Islamic
environment to produce well rounded Muslims and strong leaders.
We seek to promote a safe, caring, and supportive environment where our children can attain the knowledge that would enable them to perform as effective citizens of the world, especially in today’s world of Globalization. Our students will be attaining such worldly knowledge in a spiritual environment rich with Islamic teachings, values and practices.
We strive to have our parents, teachers, and community members actively involved in our
students' learning.

School Overview:
Darul Arqam School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
Religious Affiliation Islamic
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
Year Founded 2001
Student Body
Total Students 292 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 10% (NJ School Avg.: 38%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 20%
Average Class Size 22 students
Number of AP Courses 2 courses
Average SAT score 1800
Classroom dress code Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $415
Tuition Notes Financial Aid Available
% on Financial Aid 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $150
Admissions Director Neelum Alman
Admissions Associate Mona Memon
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 6 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Math Olympiad Model UN
Science Olympiad Student Council
Ummah in Focus Writers' Cafe

School Notes:

  •  Darul Arqam School is a non-public, non-profit educational organization. The School is a unique collaboration effort between the Darul Arqam founding community; the Muslim Center of Middlesex County MCMC, and the Islamic Society of Monmouth County ISMC (Alaman). It is located in South River, New Jersey in the former South River High School. The building is 56,000 sq. ft., with 22 classrooms in addition to science and computer labs. The school has a Gymnasium, Library, Boys’ Cafeteria, Girls’ Cafeteria and a Prayer Hall (Musalah). Darul Arqam is currently in its 9th year of operation. The current enrollment is 300 students in Preschool through 12th grade.
    The school is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of a group of professionals from diverse fields. The administrative affairs of the school are managed by the Executive School Board consisting of a group of professional educators.

    • Profile last updated: 07/26/2011

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Nearby Schools:

Darul Arqam School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 0 mi. away
Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.4 mi. away
Children's Choice
Gr. PK-Nursery/Preschool | 0.9 mi. away
Our Lady Of Victories School
Gr. K-9 | 1.3 mi. away
St Stanislaus Kostka School
Gr. K-9 | 1.4 mi. away
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Gr. K | 1.9 mi. away

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School Reviews:

  • Recommended August 20,2012 - I am a mother of three children in the school and overall, I am satisfied. I can see that there is change to the better with every passing year. The school administration is working really hard to make this change clear to all. I would recommend this school to any parent that is seeking a peaceful Islamic atmosphere for their children.*-Posted by Parent *

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