Welcome to Miftaahul Uloom Academy! Our school is an all inclusive and supportive community catering to students from many various backgrounds.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,500
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Aug. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1999
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Aug. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Varies by grade level
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Faatimah Yanes
Admissions Associate
Saima Sanaullah
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
14 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Arabic Spelling BeeFuture City Engineering Competition
Media ClubMock Trial
Model United NationsNational Beta Honor Society
Science OlympiadSpelling Bee
Student CouncilStudent Newspaper
Year Book Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Annual MusicalSTEM Scouts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Tae Kwon Do
School Notes
- Our Mission: Our mission is to help families educate children to be God-conscious, principled, knowledgeable, well-balanced, cooperative, committed, and caring Muslims fully equipped to face the challenges of the 21st century.
- Our Vision: Miftaahul Uloom Academy will become an internationally recognized leader in progressive Islamic education.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Miftaahul Uloom Academy cost?
Miftaahul Uloom Academy's tuition is approximately $6,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Miftaahul Uloom Academy?
The acceptance rate of Miftaahul Uloom Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 77%.
What sports does Miftaahul Uloom Academy offer?
Miftaahul Uloom Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Miftaahul Uloom Academy?
The application deadline for Miftaahul Uloom Academy is Aug. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Aug. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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