Welcome to Miftaahul Uloom Academy! Our school is an all inclusive and supportive community catering to students from many various backgrounds.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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.: 39%
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
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
14 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arabic Spelling Bee, Future City Engineering Competition, Media Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, National Beta Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Spelling Bee, Student Council, Student Newspaper, Year Book Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Annual Musical, STEM Scouts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Tae Kwon Do
Arabic Spelling Bee, Future City Engineering Competition, Media Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, National Beta Honor Society, Science Olympiad, Spelling Bee, Student Council, Student Newspaper, Year Book Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
Annual Musical, STEM 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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