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#309 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 35% of private schools

Al-aqsa Islamic School

School · Philadelphia, PA

A private school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

1501 GERMANTOWN AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19122

  • 15.9:1 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 PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
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 Index67%
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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Enrollment271
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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 PA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Al-aqsa Islamic 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 Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 70Excellent Transit
  • Bike 79Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,504/100K

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

$57,785

Median home value

$341,000

Median rent

$1,294/mo

College educated

42%

Homeownership

35.4%

Poverty rate

32.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White44.6%
Black29.5%
Asian19.9%
Hispanic3.0%
Two or More3.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sankofa Freedom Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–121.1 mi662Compare →
Math Civics and Sciences CsCharter · enrollment unverified3.81–121.4 mi896Compare →
The Sd of Philadelphia Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.2K–121.4 mi697Compare →
Girard CollegePrivate · tuition8.1private1–121.5 mi257Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

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

Al-aqsa Islamic School is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Al-aqsa Islamic School

Al-aqsa Islamic School is a private school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 271 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Al-aqsa Islamic School

What grades does Al-aqsa Islamic School serve?

Al-aqsa Islamic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Al-aqsa Islamic School?

Al-aqsa Islamic School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Al-aqsa Islamic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Al-aqsa Islamic School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Al-aqsa Islamic School rank in PA?

Al-aqsa Islamic School ranks #309 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Al-aqsa Islamic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Al-aqsa Islamic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Al-aqsa Islamic School a private school?

Yes, Al-aqsa Islamic 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-aqsa Islamic School a religious school?

Al-aqsa Islamic School has a Islamic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
271
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Islamic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Area population (ZIP 19122)
24,740
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
28.5
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 19122; 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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