Aqsa School

Aqsa School serves 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Islamic School League of America (ISLA), the Cognia and the Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools.
The student:teacher of Aqsa School is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Islamic.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Aqsa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
257 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Aqsa School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
8 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Aqsa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Aqsa School?
The application deadline for Aqsa School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $11,829 for elementary schools and $19,429 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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