Malik Academy strives to prepare students for all types of future success by focusing on a love for and understanding of Islam.
Malik Academy stresses the comprehensive nature of Islam and integrates it into all areas of academic development, social interaction, and personal growth and behavior.
Through this balanced focus, we hope to guide students to have a strong relationship with their creator, balanced and comprehensive personal development, and a healthy connection with all parts of the community.
Promoting excellence in achievement and in manners will help enable children to represent Islam honorably in the American society.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool?
The application deadline for Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool located?
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool is located in the Cambridgeport neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. There are 1 other private schools located in Cambridgeport.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool is James F Farr Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Pauls Choir School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Wildflower Montessori School (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
29 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
0.5 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
James F Farr Academy
Special Education School
71 Pearl St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
364A Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-0757
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-0757
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
1555 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(508) 205-9530
Cambridge, MA 02138
(508) 205-9530
1 miles
Gr: 1-6 Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
One University Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
James F Farr Academy
Special Education School
71 Pearl St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
One University Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
57 Holton Street
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bay Cove Academy
Special Education School
156 Lawton St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 739-1794
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 739-1794
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students
80 Gerry's Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,043 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 68 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
29 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
0.5 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
James F Farr Academy
Special Education School
71 Pearl St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
1555 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(508) 205-9530
Cambridge, MA 02138
(508) 205-9530
1 miles
Gr: 1-6 Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
57 Holton Street
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bay Cove Academy
Special Education School
156 Lawton St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 739-1794
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 739-1794
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
364A Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-0757
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-0757
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 18 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
57 Holton Street
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 263 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
80 Gerry's Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,043 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 68 Tuition listed
New England Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
9 Prescott St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 731-5330
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 731-5330
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Anthony Elementary School
(Catholic)
57 Holton Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 782-7170
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 782-7170
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bellingham High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Blackstone Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 966-3761
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 966-3761
9465.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 740 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Bellingham Memorial School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Blackstone Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-2330
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-2330
9465.9 miles
Gr: 4-7 | 586 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Financial Park
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-3434
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-3434
9466.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 898 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
147 Pond Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 528-5400
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 528-5400
9466.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,000 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-8166
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-8166
9466.7 miles
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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