Muhammad University Of Islam - Los Angeles

Muhammad University of Islam is a Nation of Islam-affiliated preschool to 12th Grade school in the South Shore area of Chicago, Illinois, United States, located next to Mosque Maryam.
Every major NOI mosque has a MUI. The schools are headed by the Nation of Islam's Ministry of Education, led by Dr. Larry Muhammad.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1989

Student Body

Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Muhammad University Of Islam - Los Angeles Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1

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).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles, CA is $19,102 for elementary schools and $25,187 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles, CA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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