Toobaa Academy

At Toobaa Academy we are committed to providing an exciting, challenging, enriching and genuinely unique opportunity for girls. Toobaa is a small, independent academy for spiritually motivated, highly academic, and ambitious girls.Our aim is to educate every girl in all aspects of her development. We encourage all girls to love learning, to develop and grow intellectually, personally, and spiritually, and to become exceptional leaders, role models and team members.Every door is open to them as they develop into strong, confident believing women who will grow up in an international community and not just tolerate, but truly understand, the value and importance of the beliefs, customs and traditions of others. They will be girls who will bring their spirituality, their intelligence, their understanding, and their sense of social responsibility to the service of the communities in which they will live.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,100
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Toobaa Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Year Founded
2007
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Toobaa Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Pink Head Scarf, Gray Pleated Skirt and Pink Peter-Pan Collar Blouse

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Annual Tuition Elementary is $5,100
Summer Program Cost
$800
Summer Program Cost Notes
Math, English, Arabic and Quran classes are offered for 6 weeks.
Admissions Director
Farida M Khan
Admissions Associate
Esma Kurtpinar

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

School Notes

  • Toobaa Academy is deeply indebted to John Holt`s theories of bringing up children, and our educational philosophy is based on his beliefs. John Holt was a renowned educator who was convinced that curiosity is innate in children and that they are natural learners if given the opportunity to follow their own interests and are provided with a rich assortment of resources.Like John Holt, we believe that when children are given a stimulating learning environment, they will learn what they are ready to learn, when they are ready to learn it. There is no need to force them to do so. This only puts a roadblock in the pathway of learning. Children not only have different interests at different times of their lives, they have different learning styles. At Toobaa Academy, we respect each child`s uniqueness, and we work to provide learning opportunities that take that uniqueness into consideration.As John Holt has so wisely said, "We can best help children learn, not by deciding what we think they should learn and thinking of ingenious ways to teach it to them, but by making the world, as far as we can, accessible to them, paying serious attention to what they do, answering their questions if they have any and helping them explore the things they are most interested in."Beginning at the Elementary School level, we set the scene for success in a stress-free, unstructured environment, allowing our students to take joy in the intrinsic value of whatever they are learning. By the time they are in Middle School, they begin to mature both cognitively and developmentally, but we also recognize their natural exuberance, and we channel their energy into academic discovery still acknowledging that they are still concrete thinkers who need to touch, feel, and manipulate objects to understand them. By High School they are ready to think and learn in more abstract ways, and our curriculum gives them the opportunity to engage in more complex learning challenges including mastering foreign languages and preparing for REGENTS, SAT, and ACT examinations.At the same time, we give them time for reflection, and we incorporate the values of the Islamic faith and the teachings of the Holy Quran throughout the Toobaa Academy experience. By the time they graduate from High School, our girls are ready to make valuable contributions to society while remaining firmly grounded in their faith. They emerge from Toobaa Academy self-directed, purposeful, and ready to live a meaningful life.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Toobaa Academy cost?
Toobaa Academy's tuition is approximately $6,100 for private students and $800 for summer students.
What sports does Toobaa Academy offer?
Toobaa Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Equestrian, Fencing and Swimming.
What is Toobaa Academy's ranking?
Toobaa Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Toobaa Academy?
The application deadline for Toobaa Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked NY School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $6,100
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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