Excellent
#52 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 6% of private schools
Manarah Islamic Academy
Elementary School · Whitehall, PA
A private elementary school in Whitehall, PA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1988 SCHADT AVE, Whitehall, PA 18052
- 8.7:1 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 PA.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Manarah 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average615/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitehall), 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
$69,499
Median home value
$247,100
Median rent
$1,387/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18052; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence M Gockley EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–1 | 0.5 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| St Stephens SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Zephyr EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 4–5 | 0.7 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| George D Steckel EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 2–3 | 0.8 mi | 554 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Manarah Islamic Academy is listed in Whitehall, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Manarah Islamic Academy
Manarah Islamic Academy is a private elementary school in Whitehall, PA, serving approximately 113 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manarah Islamic Academy
What grades does Manarah Islamic Academy serve?
Manarah Islamic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Manarah Islamic Academy?
Manarah Islamic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manarah Islamic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Manarah Islamic Academy is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Manarah Islamic Academy rank in PA?
Manarah Islamic Academy ranks #52 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Manarah Islamic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Manarah Islamic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Manarah Islamic Academy a private school?
Yes, Manarah 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 Manarah Islamic Academy a religious school?
Manarah Islamic Academy has a Islamic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lehigh County
- Phone
- (610) 799-6223
- Area population (ZIP 18052)
- 29,271
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 18052; 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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