Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Al Ghazaly School
About the School
- Established in 1984, Al-Ghazaly Elementary has developed a comprehensive education program taught to the highest standards as defined by New Jersey's Core Curriculum Content Standards, with a strong focus on Islamic Studies.
- Al-Ghazaly Elementary School provides a caring, Islamic environment suitable for any child in the Muslim Community.
- It is the mission of Al-Ghazaly Elementary School to promote a congenial school environment that will inspire in the students pride in their Muslim identity to address this mission, Al-Ghazaly Elementary School will: provide quality Islamic education and high academic standards in an active learning environment that incorporates problem solving skills, critical thinking, and analytic reasoning; create an Islamic atmosphere that fosters proper adab and principles in everyday interactions; inculcate leadership and critical thinking skills necessary to excel in any future endeavors; provide a safe and secure caring environment where people respect and enjoy learning; and utilize modern teaching strategies and methodologies to instill in Al-Ghazaly students an appreciation of the treasures, beauty and richness of the Arabic language.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Al Ghazaly School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
148 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Al Ghazaly School?
The application deadline for Al Ghazaly School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Al Ghazaly School located?
Al Ghazaly School is located in the Bergen Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ.
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School Reviews
5 7/27/2012
This school has been one of the best Islamic schools in NJ for a long time. Recently, over the past year, the school has been blessed with an amazingly active Board of Directors that has taken the school to an even higher level. I would higly recommend this school to any parent that would like to see their children grow to greatness.
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