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#1 of 59 private schools in DE
Top 1% of private schools
Islamic Academy of Delaware
Elementary School · Newark, DE
A private elementary school in Newark, DE serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
28 SALEM CHURCH RD, Newark, DE 19713
- 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 DE.
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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 DE
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Islamic Academy of Delaware sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,311/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,850
Median home value
$267,500
Median rent
$1,293/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Christina Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK | 0.7 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Smith (jennie E.) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Brennen School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 458 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Islamic Academy of Delaware is listed in Newark, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Islamic Academy of Delaware
Islamic Academy of Delaware is a private elementary school in Newark, DE, serving approximately 106 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 59 private schools in DE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Islamic Academy of Delaware
What grades does Islamic Academy of Delaware serve?
Islamic Academy of Delaware serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Islamic Academy of Delaware?
Islamic Academy of Delaware has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Islamic Academy of Delaware?
The student-teacher ratio at Islamic Academy of Delaware is 3.8:1. 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 Delaware rank in DE?
Islamic Academy of Delaware ranks #1 of 59 private schools in DE.
What is Islamic Academy of Delaware's MySchoolScout rating?
Islamic Academy of Delaware has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Delaware a private school?
Yes, Islamic Academy of Delaware 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 Delaware a religious school?
Islamic Academy of Delaware has a Islamic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 106
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Phone
- (302) 455-9988
- Area population (ZIP 19713)
- 30,549
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 19713; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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