Al-qalam Academy serves 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. The student:teacher of Al-qalam Academy is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Islamic.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Al-qalam Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
107 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Empowering the Students of Today to Create the World of Tomorrow
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Al-qalam Academy?
The application deadline for Al-qalam Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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