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#27 of 45 private schools in DC

Muhammad University of Islam

School

1615 KENILWORTH AVE NE # 17, Washington, DC 20019

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

5.4:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 11th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

5.4:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 11th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

District of Columbia private schools

#27 of 45

In Washington

#27 of 45

public schools

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About Muhammad University of Islam

Muhammad University of Islam is a private school in Washington, DC. Muhammad University of Islam serves approximately 49 students, and covers grades Pre-K-11th, and has a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Muhammad University of Islam has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 45 private schools in DC.

How it comparesOn par with DC schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
DC avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 49 students, Muhammad University of Islam 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 5.4:1 students to teachers, Muhammad University of Islam sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Muhammad University of Islam 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

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How Muhammad University of Islam compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in Washington, DC

Student-Teacher Ratio

5.4:1

This School

11.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

385

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 100% vs 0%

Muhammad University of Islam Washington Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Muhammad University of Islam (this school)	—	49	5.4:1	6.1
Ron Brown College Preparatory HS	0.4 mi	161	5.8:1	7.2
Lorraine H. Whitlock ES	0.4 mi	146	8.1:1	7.2
Houston ES	0.5 mi	307	9.9:1	4.8
IDEA PCS	0.5 mi	309	11:1	4.1
Burrville ES	0.9 mi	236	11.2:1	5.0
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy	1.1 mi	399	9.3:1	6.0
DC Wildflower PCS - The Riverseed School	1.1 mi	28	7:1	—
Global Citizens PCS	1.2 mi	161	11.5:1	7.7
Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy	1.2 mi	715	10.5:1	5.5
H.D. Woodson HS	1.2 mi	544	10.7:1	5.8
Thomas ES	1.2 mi	275	10.2:1	4.9
Smothers ES	1.3 mi	232	9.7:1	4.6
Kelly Miller MS	1.3 mi	289	9:1	3.9
Drew ES	1.3 mi	189	7.9:1	6.0
KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS	1.4 mi	270	15.9:1	5.8
KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS	1.4 mi	336	11.6:1	5.6
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS	1.4 mi	390	13.9:1	4.3
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES	1.5 mi	425	12.5:1	5.9
DC Prep PCS - Benning MS	1.5 mi	311	10.4:1	5.9
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - East End	1.6 mi	342	12.7:1	6.4

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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

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 DC.

Classroom Attention

A 9.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A 8.6 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,352

Diversity & Inclusion

C- 2.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 2.8 / 10

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Enrollment 49

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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 DC

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1615 KENILWORTH AVE NE # 17, Washington, DC 20019

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Muhammad University of Islam may also want to explore other schools in the area. Global Citizens PCS (rated 7.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ron Brown College Preparatory HS (rated 7.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lorraine H. Whitlock ES (rated 7.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Washington, see our Washington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Ron Brown College Preparatory HS Washington	0.4 mi	161	7.2
Lorraine H. Whitlock ES Washington	0.4 mi	146	7.2
Houston ES Washington	0.5 mi	307	4.8
IDEA PCS Washington	0.5 mi	309	4.1
Robert R. Gray Elementary Capital Heights	0.7 mi	353	4.9
THE MONROE SCHOOL Washington	1.0 mi	26	—
Burrville ES Washington	0.9 mi	236	5.0
DC Wildflower PCS - The Riverseed School Washington	1.1 mi	28	—
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy Washington	1.1 mi	399	6.0
Kelly Miller MS Washington	1.3 mi	289	3.9
Smothers ES Washington	1.3 mi	232	4.6
H.D. Woodson HS Washington	1.2 mi	544	5.8
Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy Washington	1.2 mi	715	5.5
Global Citizens PCS Washington	1.2 mi	161	7.7
Thomas ES Washington	1.2 mi	275	4.9
Drew ES Washington	1.3 mi	189	6.0
KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS Washington	1.4 mi	336	5.6
KIPP DC - Quest Academy PCS Washington	1.4 mi	390	4.3
KIPP DC - Arts and Technology Academy PCS Washington	1.4 mi	270	5.8
DC Prep PCS - Benning ES Washington	1.5 mi	425	5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 20019 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,031

Median Home Value

$437,600

Median Rent

$1,174/mo

Population

64,365

College Educated

25.2%

Homeownership

40.7%

Avg Commute

35.7 min

Poverty Rate

24.9%

Median Age

33.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Muhammad University of Islam

What grades does Muhammad University of Islam serve?

Muhammad University of Islam serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.

How many students attend Muhammad University of Islam?

Muhammad University of Islam has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhammad University of Islam?

The student-teacher ratio at Muhammad University of Islam is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Muhammad University of Islam rank in DC?

Muhammad University of Islam ranks #27 of 45 private schools in DC.

What is Muhammad University of Islam's MySchoolScout rating?

Muhammad University of Islam has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Muhammad University of Islam a private school?

Yes, Muhammad University of Islam 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 Muhammad University of Islam a religious school?

Muhammad University of Islam has a Islamic religious affiliation.