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Al-hikmah Elementary School

278 N 8th St
Haledon, NJ 07508

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Al-hikmah Elementary School serves 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, is a member of the Islamic School League of America (ISLA).

The student:teacher of Al-hikmah Elementary School is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Islamic.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 301 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Al-hikmah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Islamic School League of America (ISLA)

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Year Founded

1984

Student Body

Total Students

301 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

47%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$8,290/year for the first student

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is the acceptance rate of Al-hikmah Elementary School?

The acceptance rate of Al-hikmah Elementary School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.

What is Al-hikmah Elementary School's ranking?

Al-hikmah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Al-hikmah Elementary School?

The application deadline for Al-hikmah Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 2/25/2021

I am very pleased with Al-Hikmah School. My daughter is flourishing academically, socially and emotionally. The school provides a great balance of academics and religious studies focusing on students' character. They performed greatly during the COVID pandemic and made all parents feel safe to have their children return to school. Amazing administration and excellent staff.

- Posted by Parent - Bashar Baghdadi

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 301 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Passaic County, NJ is $8,475 for elementary schools and $12,680 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Passaic County, NJ is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).