Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,800
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Al-hamra Academy
About the School
- 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.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,800
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Al-hamra Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
148 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
22 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Stay S.H.A.R.P.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Al-hamra Academy cost?
Al-hamra Academy's tuition is approximately $7,800 for private students.
What schools are Al-hamra Academy often compared to?
Al-hamra Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Al-noor Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Al-hamra Academy?
The application deadline for Al-hamra Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(508) 842-2116
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(508) 409-9560
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Avg. class size: 20 students
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(508) 842-2116
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Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
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(508) 854-4700
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Extracurriculars: 1
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(508) 842-0430
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