At a Glance
An affordable Islamic school that weaves faith and New York State academics into one classroom
Best suited for
Muslim families in western Queens — especially those who want an affordable, faith-centered education that still meets New York State academic expectations.
What stands out
- Tuition of $4,800 makes it among the most affordable private options in Queens, especially for a faith-based program.
- Arabic is taught as a full language — reading, writing, and comprehension — not just as religious instruction.
- Secular subjects like math and science are taught with Islamic examples, so values integration is structural, not bolted on.
- Curriculum is aligned with New York State standards, giving students a clear academic framework alongside their religious studies.
Things to consider
- The school is New York State Approved but not listed as accredited by major independent Islamic school bodies like MSA-CESS — families who want external accreditation should ask directly.
- Public information is thin; class size, teacher credentials, and high school placement outcomes aren't published, so on-site visits matter.
- The single published tuition figure ($4,800) suggests a flat rate rather than a sliding scale — worth asking whether financial aid is available.
- As a small religious school, the social and extracurricular world will be tightly drawn from the local Muslim community — great for some families, narrow for others.
Identity
A private Islamic elementary school that integrates Quran, Hadith, Arabic, and Islamic values into a curriculum aligned with New York State standards. The school takes a holistic approach, teaching math, science, and language arts with Islamic examples and context. It is coeducational and serves the elementary years.
Community
Almadinah draws primarily from the local Muslim community in eastern Astoria and northern Woodside, an area shaped by immigration from South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Families typically enroll seeking an education rooted in Islamic tradition alongside a solid secular foundation.
Neighborhood
The school sits in a solidly middle-income stretch of Queens — median household income around $79,000, with about 46% of adults holding a bachelor's degree. The area has long been a gateway neighborhood for immigrant families, with a particularly visible Muslim community alongside Greek, Italian, and Latino households. Poverty rates are relatively low for the borough.
The school is well-served by the N and W lines — Astoria Blvd is about a 7-minute walk, Astoria-Ditmars Blvd about 10 minutes, and 30 Av about 11 minutes.
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What Parents Are Saying
Good school with positive feedback; children gain knowledge, respect for people and halal food
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ALMADINAH SCHOOL QNS a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ALMADINAH SCHOOL QNS yet on Motley. It's a private school in Astoria (East)-Woodside (North).
- How do students get into ALMADINAH SCHOOL QNS?
- ALMADINAH SCHOOL QNS runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ALMADINAH SCHOOL QNS public, charter, or private?
- ALMADINAH SCHOOL QNS is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ALMADINAH SCHOOL QNS in?
- ALMADINAH SCHOOL QNS is in Astoria (East)-Woodside (North), Queens.