Excellent
#12 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 5% of private schools
Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah
Elementary School
1645 SPARKMAN DR NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
4:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
4:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Alabama private schools
#12 of 207
In Huntsville
#1 of 15
public schools
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About Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah
Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah is a private elementary school in Huntsville, AL. Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah serves approximately 36 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 207 private schools in AL.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- AL avg 7.4
What Parents Should Know
At 36 students, Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4:1 students to teachers, Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Huntsville, AL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah (this school) | 8.2 |
| Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School | 6.4 |
| Highlands Elementary School | 5.4 |
| James Dawson Elementary | 5.7 |
| Morris Elementary School | 5.9 |
| Sonnie Hereford Elementary School | 7.1 |
| Montview Elementary School | 6.8 |
| Academy For Science Foreign Language | 8.4 |
| Providence Elementary | 6.2 |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School | 6.0 |
| Lakewood Elementary School | 6.1 |
| Rolling Hills Elementary School | 4.5 |
| McDonnell Elementary School | 5.3 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School | 6.0 |
| Monrovia Elementary School | 8.6 |
| Blossomwood Elementary School | 6.8 |
| Chapman Elementary School | 6.3 |
| Jones Valley Elementary School | 7.6 |
| Whitesburg Elementary School | 7.3 |
| Monte Sano Elementary School | 9.2 |
| Roger B Chaffee Elementary School | 7.9 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1645 SPARKMAN DR NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 35816 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$38,947
Median Home Value
$114,100
Median Rent
$875/mo
Population
15,172
College Educated
26.6%
Homeownership
27.2%
Poverty Rate
25%
Median Age
28.6
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| THE CHILDRENS CHOICE Anniston, AL | 8.5 |
| RISING HOPE ACADEMY Birmingham, AL | 7.8 |
| THE GATHERING PLACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Moody, AL | 7.8 |
| HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind Mobile, AL | 7.3 |
| AZALEA CITY MONTESSORI Mobile, AL | 7.1 |
| WESTGATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dothan, AL | 6.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah
What grades does Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah serve?
Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah?
Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah?
The student-teacher ratio at Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah rank in AL?
Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah ranks #12 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah's MySchoolScout rating?
Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah a private school?
Yes, Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah a religious school?
Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah has a Islamic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Madison County
- Phone
- (256) 722-9838
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