At a Glance
A small, faith-based school on Staten Island where Islamic values meet solid academics
Families specifically seeking an Islamic school environment where Quranic studies and Arabic are woven into daily academics, who value affordability and small class sizes, and who live on Staten Island or are willing to commute. Best for parents who want faith-based character development alongside traditional academics and can visit the school directly to assess the current administrative situation.
- AP-level courses offered at elementary/middle grade — uncommon for schools this size
- Dedicated Arabic language instruction as part of the regular curriculum
- Quranic studies integrated into the school day, not as an extracurricular
- More affordable tuition than most NYC private schools ($5,750–$5,950)
- Small class sizes allow for personalized attention
- Parent reviews mention concerns about principal management style — worth visiting and talking to current families
- Academic rigor has been questioned by some parents — understand what expectations you have for your child
- Staten Island location means longer commutes for families living in other boroughs
- Limited grade span (PK–5) means you'll need to plan for middle/high school transitions
- Neighborhood is less walkable than city centers; car dependency is likely
A small private school serving pre-K through 5th grade, Miraj integrates Islamic Manners and Quranic study into a broader academic program. It's designed for families seeking an environment where Islamic values are woven into the school day — not just an afterthought.
As a faith-based school drawing families specifically seeking Islamic education, Miraj has a naturally cohesive community of parents who share values around religious upbringing. The small size (PK through 5th grade) means families get to know each other well.
West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill is a Staten Island neighborhood with a mix of residential housing and local businesses. It's relatively quiet compared to Manhattan's density, with a family density rating of 42/100 — meaning it's a area where families settle but it's not the most child-saturated part of the city.
This is a car-dependent Staten Island neighborhood. Most families will need to drive or rely on public transit that runs less frequently than in Manhattan or Brooklyn.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews - some parents praise welcoming staff, great Islamic curriculum, clean/safe environment; others criticize principal management style and academic quality concerns
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is MIRAJ ISLAMIC SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for MIRAJ ISLAMIC SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill.
- What grades does MIRAJ ISLAMIC SCHOOL serve?
- MIRAJ ISLAMIC SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into MIRAJ ISLAMIC SCHOOL?
- MIRAJ ISLAMIC SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is MIRAJ ISLAMIC SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- MIRAJ ISLAMIC SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is MIRAJ ISLAMIC SCHOOL in?
- MIRAJ ISLAMIC SCHOOL is in West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill, Staten Island.
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