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#705 of 716 private schools in IL
Al-azhar Islamic Foundation
School · Barrington, IL
A private school in Barrington, IL serving grades Kindergarten – 11th.
160 HAWTHORNE RD, Barrington, IL 60010
- 85:1 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 IL.
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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 IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated952/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Barrington), 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
$175,050
Median home value
$622,900
Median rent
$2,459/mo
College educated
69.9%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60010; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Academy of North HoffmanPrivate · tuition | 8.9 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| The Winston Knolls SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | 2–12 | 4.5 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Valeo AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Al-azhar Islamic Foundation is listed in Barrington, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Al-azhar Islamic Foundation
Al-azhar Islamic Foundation is a private school in Barrington, IL, serving approximately 68 students in grades Kindergarten-11th with a 85:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #705 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Al-azhar Islamic Foundation
What grades does Al-azhar Islamic Foundation serve?
Al-azhar Islamic Foundation serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend Al-azhar Islamic Foundation?
Al-azhar Islamic Foundation has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Al-azhar Islamic Foundation?
The student-teacher ratio at Al-azhar Islamic Foundation is 85:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Al-azhar Islamic Foundation rank in IL?
Al-azhar Islamic Foundation ranks #705 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Al-azhar Islamic Foundation's MySchoolScout rating?
Al-azhar Islamic Foundation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Al-azhar Islamic Foundation a private school?
Yes, Al-azhar Islamic Foundation 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-azhar Islamic Foundation a religious school?
Al-azhar Islamic Foundation has a Islamic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 11th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 85:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (847) 387-3380
- Area population (ZIP 60010)
- 45,970
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 60010; 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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