Aqsa School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Aqsa School in Bridgeview, IL, is an all–girls private school serving grades PK through 12 in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1986, the school has an enrollment of 257 students and a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with 22 total teachers.
The school offers 8 Advanced Placement courses and maintains a yearly tuition cost of $9,200.
Aqsa School is affiliated with Islamic religious orientation and is a member of Cognia and the Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools.
The student body includes approximately 9.8% students of color, reflecting some diversity within this Illinois K–12 private school.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 257 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,200
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Aqsa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Islamic School League of America (ISLA)
Cognia
Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Aqsa School
Pre-K	16
Kind	15
1	18
2	13
3	18
4	11
5	8
6	13
7	23
8	24
9	28
10	27
11	21
12	22

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Year Founded

1986

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Student Body

Total Students

257 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

8 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,200

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Tammie Ismail, 2021 LifeChanger Award Winner -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Aqsa School cost?

Aqsa School's tuition is approximately $9,200 for private students.

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Who are famous alumni from Aqsa School?

Aqsa School famous alumni include: Tammie Ismail, 2021 LifeChanger Award Winner.

What is Aqsa School's ranking?

Aqsa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Aqsa School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,473 for elementary schools and $19,515 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).