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#2 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 1% of private schools

Al-salam Day School

School · Manchester, MO

A private school in Manchester, MO serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

519 WEIDMAN RD, Manchester, MO 63011

  • 6.2:1 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 MO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,416
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index66%
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-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment232
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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 MO

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Al-salam Day School 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 St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,345/100K

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

$121,941

Median home value

$373,600

Median rent

$1,624/mo

College educated

66.4%

Homeownership

83.7%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Asian48.7%
Two or More26.3%
White14.7%
Black10.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy of St. LouisPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.7 mi25Compare →
Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified4.1PK2.3 mi329Compare →
Principia SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–122.3 mi15Compare →
Al-manara AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–92.5 mi83Compare →

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.

Al-salam Day School is listed in Manchester, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Al-salam Day School

Al-salam Day School is a private school in Manchester, MO, serving approximately 232 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Al-salam Day School

What grades does Al-salam Day School serve?

Al-salam Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Al-salam Day School?

Al-salam Day School has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Al-salam Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Al-salam Day School is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Al-salam Day School rank in MO?

Al-salam Day School ranks #2 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is Al-salam Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Al-salam Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Al-salam Day School a private school?

Yes, Al-salam Day School 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-salam Day School a religious school?

Al-salam Day School has a Islamic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
232
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Islamic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Area population (ZIP 63011)
36,274
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
44
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 63011; 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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