For the 2025-26 school year, there are 35 islamic private elementary schools serving 5,823 students in California. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in California.
The top ranked islamic private elementary schools in California include Al Argam Islamic School & College Preparatory, As-safa Institute/as-safa Academy, and Bright Horizon Academy.
The average tuition cost is $16,560, which is lower than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,399.
Top Ranked Islamic Private Elementary Schools in California (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6990 65th St
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 391-3333
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 391-3333
Gr: PK-12 | 485 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
801 Hibiscus Lane, James Phelan Bldg B
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 320-1958
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 320-1958
Gr: K-10 | 71 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Bright Horizon Academy
(Islamic)
7050 Eckstrom Ave
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-7970
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-7970
Gr: K-11 | 276 students Tuition listed
1143 Sibley St
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0531
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0531
Gr: K-6 | 60 students Tuition listed
Granada Islamic School
(Islamic)
3003 Scott Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
ILM Academy
(Islamic)
42412 Albrae Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 936-1572
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 936-1572
Gr: K-12 | 192 students Tuition listed
Institute Of Knowledge
(Islamic)
1009 Via Sorella
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-2401
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-2401
Gr: K-10 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Light Islamic Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
9857 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Me'raj Academy![Me'raj Academy Photo - Children walked the entire Golden Gate bridge. SFO trip _2012. Me'raj Academy Photo - Children walked the entire Golden Gate bridge. SFO trip _2012.]()

(Islamic)
11070 Old Santa Susana Pass Rd
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 886-5831
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 886-5831
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Truman St
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10 Marconi
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Northstar School
(Islamic)
22502 Woodroe Ave., Hayward
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 397-1501
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 397-1501
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orange Crescent School![Orange Crescent School Photo - Congratulations to our awesome Pentathlon winners! Orange Crescent School Photo - Congratulations to our awesome Pentathlon winners!]()

(Islamic)
1 Al Rahman Plaza
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 531-1451
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 531-1451
Gr: PK-10 | 324 students Tuition listed
Al Madinah School
(Islamic)
3510 Exposition Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 296-5961
Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 296-5961
Gr: K-11 | 38 students
12227 Hawthorne Way
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-0500
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
3285 N Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 392-0251
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 392-0251
Gr: K-12 | 175 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4
Folsom Educational Academy![Folsom Educational Academy Photo Folsom Educational Academy Photo]()

(Islamic)
381 S Lexington Dr Ste 100
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 790-8599
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 790-8599
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Tuition listed
3619 N Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 392-9692
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 392-9692
Gr: NS-8 | 97 students Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
Iqra Elementary School
(Islamic)
11439 Encino Ave
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 366-1682
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 366-1682
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students
Islamic Academy Of Riverside
(Islamic)
1038 W Linden St # B
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 682-1202
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 682-1202
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
The Islamic Education School
(Islamic)
1136 N Brookhurst St
Anaheim, CA 92801
(171) 499-9281
Anaheim, CA 92801
(171) 499-9281
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Minaret Academy
(Islamic)
1220 N State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6273
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 533-6273
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Montadhar Peace School
Montessori School (Islamic)
24092 Gemwood Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 232-1096
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 232-1096
Gr: NS-5 | 14 students
8936 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(510) 301-3027
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(510) 301-3027
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
New Horizon School Pasadena![New Horizon School Pasadena Photo - Reptile Family visit New Horizon School Pasadena Photo - Reptile Family visit]()

(Islamic)
651 N. Orange Grove Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91103
(636) 795-5186
Pasadena, CA 91103
(636) 795-5186
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Horizon School Westside
(Islamic)
1819 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 231-6092
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 231-6092
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peace Terrace Academy
(Islamic)
33330 Peace Ter
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 477-9946
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 477-9946
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Francisco Islamic School
(Islamic)
Po Box 31837
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 310-7003
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 310-7003
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students
Silicon Valley Academy
(Islamic)
1095 Dunford Way Ste 400 Building C
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 243-9333
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 243-9333
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Valley Crescent School![Valley Crescent School Photo Valley Crescent School Photo]()

(Islamic)
547 W Nees Ave
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 298-0023
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 298-0023
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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