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#4 of 404 private schools in NC

Top 1% of private schools

Charlotte Islamic Academy

School · Charlotte, NC

A private school in Charlotte, NC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

8310 HARRISBURG RD, Charlotte, NC 28215

  • 7:1 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 NC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.9 / 10
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Diversity Index73%
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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Enrollment138
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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 NC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Charlotte Islamic 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 Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Transit 14Minimal Transit
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,065

Median home value

$273,800

Median rent

$1,349/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

65.7%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black33.3%
Asian32.6%
Two or More17.4%
White16.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christ Classical Academy of CharlottePrivate · tuition8.8privateK–121.7 mi148Compare →
Faith Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–112.1 mi13Compare →
Intellicor International AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–123.9 mi206Compare →
Queen's Grant Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–124.3 mi1,341Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Charlotte Islamic Academy is listed in Charlotte, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Charlotte Islamic Academy

Charlotte Islamic Academy is a private school in Charlotte, NC, serving approximately 138 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 404 private schools in NC.

What's said publicly about Charlotte Islamic Academy

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Charlotte Islamic Academy was the first Islamic institution established in Charlotte, North Carolina 1. The school opened in 1998 at the site of the Charlotte Islamic Center 1.
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  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Charlotte Islamic Academy

What grades does Charlotte Islamic Academy serve?

Charlotte Islamic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Charlotte Islamic Academy?

Charlotte Islamic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Islamic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Islamic Academy is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Charlotte Islamic Academy rank in NC?

Charlotte Islamic Academy ranks #4 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Charlotte Islamic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Charlotte Islamic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Charlotte Islamic Academy a private school?

Yes, Charlotte Islamic 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 Charlotte Islamic Academy a religious school?

Charlotte Islamic Academy has a Islamic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
138
Gender Split
23% M / 77% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Islamic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Mecklenburg County
Area population (ZIP 28215)
65,789
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
34.8
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 28215; 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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