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Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah

215 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ 07017

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Ninety percent of our students are accepted to college, and students are doing well in college.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 183 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Tutoring/Basic Skills Supplemental Ed

Year Founded

1984

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Student Body

Total Students

183 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Islamic Dress for Men and Women

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

PS-KG is $800 per month

% on Financial Aid

20%

Acceptance Rate

70%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Basketball

School Notes

Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah sends over 85% of its students to college and over 80 percent received scholarships for college. Our staff is dedicated to providing a first-rate education coupled with the principles of Islamic knowledge and belief. We strive to strengthen our students' character and knowledge base. Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah's goal is to foster creativeness, moral turpitude and produce students who can solve problems with reason and moral certainty.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah cost?

Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah's tuition is approximately $800 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah?

The acceptance rate of Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 78%.

What sports does Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah offer?

Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.

When is the application deadline for Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah?

The application deadline for Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 183 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,147 for elementary schools and $23,915 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).