Tarbiyah Academy in Elkridge, MD serves 142 students in kindergarten through eighth grade in a suburban community setting.
The co–ed Islamic school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 24 total teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
The student body includes 60.6% students of color, reflecting diverse enrollment characteristics.
Tarbiyah Academy offers education from kindergarten to grade 8, aligning with local demand for Islamic–oriented private schools in the Elkridge area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Tarbiyah Academy often compared to?
Tarbiyah Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Muslim Community School/alim Academy, An Nur Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Tarbiyah Academy?
The application deadline for Tarbiyah Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Tarbiyah Academy vs. Muslim Community School/alim Academy, Tarbiyah Academy vs. An Nur Academy
The nearest high school to Tarbiyah Academy is Aami Bible Institute (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arundel Christian School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Marshalee Drive KinderCare (1.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aami Bible Institute
(Baptist)
6508 Irwin Way
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Marshalee Drive KinderCare![Marshalee Drive KinderCare Photo - KinderCare Elkridge]( "Marshalee Drive KinderCare Photo - KinderCare Elkridge")
Daycare / Preschool
6080 Marshalee Dr.
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-0666
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-0666
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
7195 Columbia Gateway Dr.
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-0928
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-0928
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 123 students Tuition listed
7459 Candlewood Drive, Suites A-F
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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