At a Glance
An Islamic school in Sunset Park combining faith, Arabic language, and AP-level academics at one of the lowest tuition points in Brooklyn private education.
Best suited for
Families seeking a faith-based education with serious academics, Arabic exposure, and a tuition that's realistic for middle-income Brooklyn households — and who are comfortable with a larger school community.
What stands out
- Tuition of $4,000–$5,999 is a fraction of what most Brooklyn private schools charge, making it unusually accessible.
- Arabic language instruction and Qur'an memorization are integrated into the academic program, with students eligible for the NYS Seal of Biliteracy.
- The school lists AP coursework (Calculus, Chemistry, World History, Psychology, English, Physics, Computer Science) — a level of academic programming rarely seen at this tuition tier.
- A 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio across 532 students means serious instructional capacity, supported by 57 full-time-equivalent teachers.
- Holds Cognia Accreditation with a School Award of Distinction (2023) plus a University of the State of New York Absolute Charter.
Things to consider
- Enrollment of 532 makes this a large school — families used to small, intimate settings may find the scale impersonal.
- Islamic values, Arabic, and Qur'an memorization are central; this is a faith-based education, not a secular private school with religious electives.
- Parent reviews are mixed: academics and teacher care get strong marks, but some families report friction with administration.
- The student body is predominantly White and Asian, which may or may not match what families are looking for in terms of community composition.
- Applications are rolling, which removes deadline pressure but means seats can fill unpredictably.
Identity
AL-NOOR describes its mission as excellence in Islamic and academic studies, with explicit emphasis on moral development, social responsibility, and college preparation. The school is coeducational and combines multiple grade levels under one roof, and while the school's stated philosophy is rooted in Islam, its listed religious affiliation is "Church of God." Arabic language and Qur'an memorization are core parts of the program.
Community
With 532 students, AL-NOOR is one of the larger private elementary programs in the area. The student body skews White (46%) and Asian (44.5%), with smaller Black, Hispanic, and multiracial representation — a notably different mix from the surrounding Sunset Park neighborhood. The diversity index of 0.63 lands in the moderate-to-diverse range.
Neighborhood
Sunset Park West has a median household income of about $81,000 and a roughly 17% poverty rate, with about a third of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. It's a working- and middle-class neighborhood with a strong immigrant history and an industrious feel along the waterfront and 4th Avenue corridor.
The Prospect Av (R) and 25 St (R) stations are each about a 5-minute walk, and the 4 Av-9 St (F, G) stop is about 12 minutes on foot — solid transit access for an outer-Brooklyn location.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews - parents appreciate caring teachers, responsive communication, and strong academic standards; some concerns about administration and school environment
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is AL-NOOR SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for AL-NOOR SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Sunset Park (West).
- What grades does AL-NOOR SCHOOL serve?
- AL-NOOR SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into AL-NOOR SCHOOL?
- AL-NOOR SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is AL-NOOR SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- AL-NOOR SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is AL-NOOR SCHOOL in?
- AL-NOOR SCHOOL is in Sunset Park (West), Brooklyn.