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 Stats (2025)
- 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
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.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
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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Grades: 3-8 | 42 students 0.5 miles 29 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
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3-8
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James F Farr Academy
Special Education School
Grades: 8-12 | 29 students 0.6 miles 71 Pearl St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
0.6
8-12
29
Grades: PK-K | 18 students 0.8 miles 364A Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-0757
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-0757
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PK-K
18
Grades: 1-6 1 miles 1555 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(508) 205-9530
Cambridge, MA 02138
(508) 205-9530
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Grades: 9-12 | 233 students 1 miles One University Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
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9-12
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