At a Glance
A Small Islamic School in Queens Where Faith Meets STEAM
Families seeking an affordable Islamic education in Queens with a STEAM emphasis, who value integrated religious and academic preparation for their elementary-age children and understand they'll need to navigate schooling options beyond 5th grade.
- Very affordable tuition at $7,500/year — rare for NYC private schools
- Integrated Islamic and STEAM curriculum from pre-K through 5th grade
- Arabic language instruction as part of the core program
- New York State-approved school with Next Generation Standards alignment
- Small class sizes typical of boutique religious schools
- Parent reviews are mixed — worth visiting to assess current fit
- Limited to elementary grades (PK-5), so families must plan for subsequent school transitions
- Transportation to Queens may be a factor depending on where you live
- Very specific religious focus — families should ensure alignment with their values and expectations
- Smaller scale means fewer extracurricular options than larger private schools
A small private Islamic school serving grades PK-5, offering a holistic education that integrates Islamic values with contemporary academic standards. The school maintains a dual focus on religious formation and college-preparatory academics.
Parent reviews present a mixed picture, which is common for specialized religious schools where fit matters significantly. The school draws families specifically seeking Islamic education integrated with secular academics.
Jamaica Hills-Briarwood is a residential area in central Queens with a strong family presence, positioned near major roadways and the Van Wyck Expressway. The neighborhood has evolved with diverse immigrant communities, including significant South Asian and Middle Eastern populations.
Queens neighborhoods vary in walkability; families should consider transportation logistics, as this area is more car-dependent than Manhattan or parts of Brooklyn.
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What Parents Are Saying
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Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ELHAAM ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ELHAAM ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood.
- What grades does ELHAAM ACADEMY serve?
- ELHAAM ACADEMY serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ELHAAM ACADEMY?
- ELHAAM ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ELHAAM ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- ELHAAM ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ELHAAM ACADEMY in?
- ELHAAM ACADEMY is in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Queens.
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