Skip to main content

Excellent

#12 of 207 private schools in AL

Top 5% of private schools

Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah

Elementary School · Huntsville, AL

A private elementary school in Huntsville, AL serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

1645 SPARKMAN DR NW, Huntsville, AL 35816

  • 4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index60%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment36
View data sources

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

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,879/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$38,947

Median home value

$114,100

Median rent

$875/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

27.2%

Poverty rate

25%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35816; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White52.8%
Asian30.6%
Black16.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Riley Behavioral and Educational CenterPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–121.1 mi27Compare →
Oakwood Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–121.3 mi223Compare →
Academy for Academics Arts Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–51.4 mi395Compare →
Highlands Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–61.4 mi380Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah is listed in Huntsville, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah

Islamic Academy of Huntsville Iah is a private elementary school in Huntsville, AL, serving approximately 36 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 207 private schools in AL.

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 35816)
15,172
Area median age
28.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35816; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.