Islamic Foundation School has embarked on a mission to provide excellent education in an atmosphere of faith, and to prepare students to be life-long learners and contributing members of society.
The Islamic Foundation is committed to providing children with an Islamic environment where they can learn basic Islamic principles in a practical fashion, helping children develop their dedication and duty to Allah and His creation, encouraging children to excel in all aspects of life in order to maximize their potential, training children in basic communication skills in English and Arabic languages, so that they may become future Daies of Islam, providing children with a clear Islamic direction in all social and personal activities.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,280
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Islamic Foundation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1988
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
607 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
74%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
![Islamic Foundation School Student By Grade Islamic Foundation School Student By Grade](http://images1.privateschoolreview.com/charts/9000/8789/islamic-foundation-school-chart-bzGe5oe.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
25 students
Number of AP Courses
9 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
PS-PK $6500
KG-4th $5280
5-8th $6200
9-12th $6700Discounts are given for multiple children in the family.
% on Financial Aid
40%
Acceptance Rate
60%
National avg.: 85%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
17 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
After School Enrichment Programs, Baseball, Basketball, Elementary Book Club, HS Boys' Cooking Club, Math-n-Tech Club, Model UN, Nasheed Club, NHS, Pep Club, Quran Memorization Club, Robotics Club, Snowball, Soccer, Student Council, Students 4 Social Justice, Volleyball
School Notes
- Islamic Foundation School has embarked on a mission to provide excellent education in an atmosphere of faith, and to prepare students to be life-long learners and contributing members of society. The Islamic Foundation is committed to providing children with an Islamic environment where they can learn basic Islamic principles in a practical fashion, helping children develop their dedication and duty to Allah and His creation, encouraging children to excel in all aspects of life in order to maximize their potential, training children in basic communication skills in English and Arabic languages, so that they may become future Daies of Islam, providing children with a clear Islamic direction in all social and personal activities.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Islamic Foundation School cost?
Islamic Foundation School's tuition is approximately $6,280 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Islamic Foundation School?
The acceptance rate of Islamic Foundation School is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 90%. Islamic Foundation School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Islamic Foundation School offer?
Islamic Foundation School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Islamic Foundation School's ranking?
Islamic Foundation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Islamic Foundation School?
The application deadline for Islamic Foundation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 9/9/2014
Former student, now parent of student! Very diverse school and very happy with academic and secular study levels.
5 8/29/2013
As a fourth year parent of IFS children, I am very happy with the level of academic and religious standards of this school. I highly recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a good school with a high standard in education, both religious and secular.
5 2/19/2013
Islamic Foundation School has provided my children with a great academic and religious program and I am very happy with the level of education. I like the premises, the people, the community and the staff at the school and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a private Islamic school for their children.
5 7/9/2012
Islamic Foundation School is an amazing school that teaches children the right fundamentals for living. All of their classes are getting better each day and the teachers are also good. Their sports are now expanding and this school is making lots of great progress. I would recommend this school to anyone because it really will give you immense knowledge.
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