At a Glance
Affordable Islamic Education with Strong Character Focus in Queens
Families seeking an affordable Islamic education in Queens who value character development alongside academics, want a small nurturing environment, and are comfortable with faith-based instruction. Particularly well-suited for families prioritizing Qur'an memorization and Arabic language exposure in the early grades.
- Very affordable tuition at $4,000/year — unusual for NYC private schools
- Project-Based Learning approach rather than traditional testing-heavy methods
- Quadruple language exposure: Arabic, Spanish, American Sign Language, plus English
- Qur'an memorization program integrated into the school day
- Small class sizes mean genuine teacher-student relationships
- Character education explicitly tied to Islamic values
- Only serves through 5th grade — families will need to plan for middle/high school transition
- Single tuition price means no financial aid tiers (though $4,000 is already accessible)
- Smaller school means fewer extracurriculars than larger private schools
- Religious instruction is central — not a secular option
- Limited information available about advanced academic programs or gifted tracks
A small, affordable Islamic private school combining NYS curriculum with Islamic Education, using Project-Based Learning and emphasizing character building rooted in Qur'an and Sunnah values.
A tight-knit student body where teachers know each child. Parents describe a supportive, family-like atmosphere. The school draws primarily from Queens' Muslim immigrant communities.
Old Astoria-Hallets Point is a dense, residential Queens neighborhood with a high family density score of 66/100. It's working-class to middle-class, with a mix of immigrants and longtime residents.
The school is in a walkable urban neighborhood with good access to local transit. Families in the immediate area can easily walk to school.
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What Parents Are Saying
Generally positive - parents praise caring teachers, supportive staff, and strong elementary program. One parent called it 'probably the best elementary school in Queens.'
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is IDEAL ISLAMIC SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for IDEAL ISLAMIC SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Old Astoria-Hallets Point.
- What grades does IDEAL ISLAMIC SCHOOL serve?
- IDEAL ISLAMIC SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into IDEAL ISLAMIC SCHOOL?
- IDEAL ISLAMIC SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is IDEAL ISLAMIC SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- IDEAL ISLAMIC SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is IDEAL ISLAMIC SCHOOL in?
- IDEAL ISLAMIC SCHOOL is in Old Astoria-Hallets Point, Queens.
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