Al-Minhaal Academy offers high quality education taught by high qualified staff with great dedication and experience.
The school also offers a small group setting and a challenging curriculum which is designed to be both fun and educational.
Our middle and high school classes are segregated. The Academy is headed by Sheikh Ahmed Salem who has over 20 years of experience in the United States in the field if education specifically in Islamic Schools including: Al-Ghazaly School, Madrasatu Ahlus-Sunnah, Darul Arqam, and An-Noor Academy.
Along with assisting in Islamic Education in schools, he also assists in educating and counseling incarcerated youth about Islam at the NJ State Department of Corrections.We offer the following: + Islamic school for grades KG -12th Grade + Normal Islamic School Starting from Infants + Adult Programs for Brothers and Sisters + After school program for public school students + Day care program starting from Infants + Full-Time Hifdh Program with Academics (3rd-High School).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Al-Minhaal Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
317 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Al-Minhaal Academy often compared to?
Al-Minhaal Academy is often viewed alongside schools like An-noor Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Al-Minhaal Academy offer?
Al-Minhaal Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
What is Al-Minhaal Academy's ranking?
Al-Minhaal Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Al-Minhaal Academy?
The application deadline for Al-Minhaal Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 6/9/2015
Teacher really helped grooming my kid's personality. Curriculum is also robust. I am glad I took a right decision to send my kid to this school. She will be going to KG coming year Inshallah.
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