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#12 of 433 private schools in GA

Top 3% of private schools

Al Furquan Academy

School · Norcross, GA

A private school in Norcross, GA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

568 N NORCROSS TUCKER RD, Norcross, GA 30071

  • 6.3:1 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 GA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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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-8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index56%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment103
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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 GA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Al Furquan Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,800/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norcross), 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

$61,351

Median home value

$333,700

Median rent

$1,588/mo

College educated

33.8%

Homeownership

53.8%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Asian58.3%
Black29.1%
Two or More12.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Still Waters International AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5PK–111.5 mi30Compare →
Still Waters International AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9K–111.5 mi33Compare →
The Torch and the Sword Kingdom AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–111.8 mi21Compare →
Al Falah AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6PK–123.5 mi381Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Al Furquan Academy is listed in Norcross, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Al Furquan Academy

Al Furquan Academy is a private school in Norcross, GA, serving approximately 103 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 433 private schools in GA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Al Furquan Academy

What grades does Al Furquan Academy serve?

Al Furquan Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Al Furquan Academy?

Al Furquan Academy has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Al Furquan Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Al Furquan Academy is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Al Furquan Academy rank in GA?

Al Furquan Academy ranks #12 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Al Furquan Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Al Furquan Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Al Furquan Academy a private school?

Yes, Al Furquan Academy 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 Al Furquan Academy a religious school?

Al Furquan Academy has a Islamic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
103
Gender Split
59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Islamic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gwinnett County
Area population (ZIP 30071)
26,140
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
32.1
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 30071; 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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