Ahlus Sunnah School is an Islamic school located in East Orange, New Jersey.
Founded in 2005, the school serves students in grades PreK-12.
As of the 2017–18 school year, the school had an enrollment of 117 students and 28 classroom teachers, for a student–teacher ratio of 4.2:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Tutoring/Basic Skills Supplemental Ed
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Islamic Dress for Men and Women
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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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