Muhammad University Of Islam–Los Angeles is a co–ed Islamic private school serving grades K–12 in a large city community in Los Angeles, CA.
Founded in 1989, the school enrolls 116 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 12 teachers.
The student body is 100% students of color, placing the school among the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity.
Located in Los Angeles, this K–12 private school offers educational programs spanning elementary through high school levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Muhammad University Of Islam - Los Angeles ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Muhammad University Of Islam - Los Angeles?
The application deadline for Muhammad University Of Islam - Los Angeles is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Muhammad University Of Islam - Los Angeles is St. Mary's Academy (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Eugene School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Buckner Educational Christian Academy Ii (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Buckner Educational Christian Academy Ii
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2114 W Manchester Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 750-7959
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 750-7959
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
St. Eugene School
(Catholic)
9521 Haas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 754-9536
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 754-9536
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Tuition listed
2440 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 753-0043
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 753-0043
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 131 students
2057 West Century Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 754-2122
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 754-2122
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 77 students
St. Michaels School ![St. Michaels School Photo - St. Michael's is a small school with a family feel where students grow academically, socially, and spiritually.]( "St. Michaels School Photo - St. Michael's is a small school with a family feel where students grow academically, socially, and spiritually.")
(Catholic)
1027 W 87th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 752-6101
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 752-6101
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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St. Mary's Academy ![St. Mary's Academy Photo - SMA Belles taking a break in the outdoor space of our library.]( "St. Mary's Academy Photo - SMA Belles taking a break in the outdoor space of our library.")
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
701 Grace Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 674-8470
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 674-8470
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Slauson Learning Center
Special Education School
260 N Locust St
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-0520
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 412-0520
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 108 students
4000 W Slauson Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 296-1178
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 296-1178
3.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students
Verbum Dei High School
All-boys (Catholic)
11100 S Central Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-6651
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 564-6651
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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St. Eugene School
(Catholic)
9521 Haas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 754-9536
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 754-9536
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Tuition listed
2440 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 753-0043
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 753-0043
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 131 students
2057 West Century Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 754-2122
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 754-2122
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 77 students
St. Michaels School ![St. Michaels School Photo - St. Michael's is a small school with a family feel where students grow academically, socially, and spiritually.]( "St. Michaels School Photo - St. Michael's is a small school with a family feel where students grow academically, socially, and spiritually.")
(Catholic)
1027 W 87th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 752-6101
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 752-6101
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Buckner Educational Christian Academy Ii
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2114 W Manchester Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 750-7959
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 750-7959
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
2440 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 753-0043
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 753-0043
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 131 students
2057 West Century Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 754-2122
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 754-2122
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 77 students
Childrens Enrichment Center De Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
3209 W Manchester Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 750-4990
Inglewood, CA 90305
(323) 750-4990
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
Fnc Community Dev
Daycare / Preschool
1555 W 108th St
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 756-2541
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 756-2541
1.2 miles
Gr: K | 9 students
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Teach Prep Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
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1/
Bottom 50%10
8505 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 872-0708
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 872-0708
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Teach Tech Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10616 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 872-0707
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 872-0707
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
La Salle Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8715 La Salle Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 759-1161
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 759-1161
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Manhattan Place Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1850 West 96th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 756-1308
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 756-1308
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ninety-fifth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1109 West 96th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 756-1466
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 756-1466
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 745 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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