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Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah

1174 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216

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Sister Clara Muhammad Schools serve a predominantly African-American Muslim population although children of all religions and ethnic groups are welcomed to attend.

Parents, teachers and students are encouraged to contribute to the staffing and maintenance of the schools and to improve the communities in which they exist.

Today, There are numerous Clara Mohammad Schools in the continental United States, plus one in Bermuda.

Each of the more than 38 schools nationwide is independently governed and administered, although the curriculum development is centralized.

Clara Muhammad School of Masjid Khalifah is recognized by The New York State Board of Education.

CMS of Masjid Khalifah is listed among the NYS non-public schools and NY Community School District #13 in Brooklyn.

CMS of Masjid Khalifah is a member of the Board of Education in association with The Mosque Cares.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 63 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1934

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

63 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: ACHIEVING MORAL & EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Sister Clara Muhammad Schools serve a predominantly African-American Muslim population although children of all religions and ethnic groups are welcomed to attend.
Parents, teachers and students are encouraged to contribute to the staffing and maintenance of the schools and to improve the communities in which they exist.
Today, There are numerous Clara Mohammad Schools in the continental United States, plus one in Bermuda.
Each of the more than 38 schools nationwide is independently governed and administered, although the curriculum development is centralized.
Clara Muhammad School of Masjid Khalifah is recognized by The New York State Board of Education.
CMS of Masjid Khalifah is listed among the NYS non-public schools and NY Community School District #13 in Brooklyn.
CMS of Masjid Khalifah is a member of the Board of Education in association with The Mosque Cares.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah is often viewed alongside schools like Al Madrasa Al Islamiya by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah?

The application deadline for Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah located?

Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 9 other private schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 63 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Brooklyn, NY is $22,977 for elementary schools and $25,098 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Brooklyn, NY is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).