Peace Terrace Academy
- Peace Terrace Academy was founded in 1998 and is currently in its 11th year of operation.
- We are committed to developing an Islamic environment for children to not only develop excellent academic skills, but also learn and practice Islamic principles.
- We recognize that school should be a fun and an exciting experience, where children love to learn and are able to excel in all subjects.
- We limit the number of students per class, ensuring optimum Teacher/student ratios to maximize your child's learning potential, and focus on developing strong Islamic understanding.
- We strive to provide a caring, supportive environment where every student is given the opportunity to demonstrate leadership and experience success.
- We have built our course curriculum focusing on the development of children from PreK through 8th grade.
- Our curriculum adheres to the guidelines of the State of California and we have standardized test to measure student aptitude.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 170 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Peace Terrace Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Highest percentage of students of color
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Islamic School League of America (ISLA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Islamic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 170 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 90% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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