Al-salam Day School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Al–salam Day School in Ballwin, MO, serves 333 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1990, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 37 teachers.
The school maintains an Islamic orientation with formal dress code policies and is accredited by Cognia and a member of the Islamic School League of America.
Al–salam Day School has a diverse student body with 80% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for diversity and student enrollment size.
The school offers co–educational regular elementary and secondary programs within the Ballwin suburbs.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked MO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 333 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Al-salam Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Al-salam Day School
Pre-K	97
Kind	34
1	37
2	22
3	15
4	10
5	20
6	20
7	15
8	22
9	21
10	9
11	4
12	7

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Pre-K has most students with 97, far above Grade 4’s 10 and Grade 11’s 4.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1990

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Student Body

Total Students

333 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Navy Blue pants, Light Blue Polo, Blue/Gold Plaid Jumper

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Islamic School League of America (ISLA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Syeda Unnisa

Application URL

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Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Basketball

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What schools are Al-salam Day School often compared to?

Al-salam Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Islamic School Of Columbia-missouri, Islamic School Of Greater Kansas City by visitors of our site.

What sports does Al-salam Day School offer?

Al-salam Day School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.

What is Al-salam Day School's ranking?

Al-salam Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Al-salam Day School?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in St. Louis County, MO is $16,607 for elementary schools and $20,831 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in St. Louis County, MO is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).