Muslim Community School/alim Academy in Potomac, MD, serves coed students in preschool through 11th grade within a suburban community setting.
The school enrolls approximately 110 students overall, including 87 K–12 students, with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 18 teachers.
The school has an Islamic religious affiliation and follows a formal dress code policy.
Acceptance rate is 80%, and the school offers a summer program to enrolled students.
/alim Academy ranks in the top 20% of Maryland private schools for diversity, with over 97% students of color.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Muslim Community School/alim Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Muslim Community School/alim Academy often compared to?
Muslim Community School/alim Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Al-Huda School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Muslim Community School/alim Academy?
The acceptance rate of Muslim Community School/alim Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for Muslim Community School/alim Academy?
The application deadline for Muslim Community School/alim Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Muslim Community School/alim Academy is St. Andrew's Episcopal School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Raphael School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Academy Child Development Center (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
10601 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 299-8500
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 299-8500
2.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,022 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 Tuition listed
7303 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-6000
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-6000
4.9 miles
Gr: 3-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Heights School
All-boys (Catholic)
10400 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 365-4300
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 365-4300
2.2 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 575 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9029 Bradley Blvd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 365-0955
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 365-0955
3.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 318 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
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