At a Glance
An Islamic elementary education that weaves faith, academics, and character into the early years.
Best suited for
Muslim families on Staten Island looking for a faith-based elementary foundation through 5th grade, who value a modest tuition and integrated Islamic curriculum.
What stands out
- Integrates Quranic studies, Islamic manners, and Arabic language into the regular school day alongside standard academics.
- Tuition in the $5,750–$5,950 range is notably modest compared to most NYC private elementary schools.
- Lists AP-level coursework (Calculus, Biology, World History) among program offerings — ambitious curricular framing for an elementary-aged population.
- Located on Staten Island, where private Islamic elementary options are limited, making it a community hub for local Muslim families.
- Recognized by the New York Department of Education, providing a baseline of regulatory legitimacy.
Things to consider
- Parent reviews are mixed: some families praise the welcoming atmosphere and Islamic curriculum, while others have raised concerns about administration and academic quality — worth probing during a visit.
- The school currently serves through 5th grade only, so families will need a separate plan for middle and high school.
- Staten Island location means a long commute for families coming from other boroughs; the nearest subway stations (Tompkinsville, Stapleton, St George on the SIR) are still a 13–18 minute walk away.
- Public information about student demographics, class size, and faculty credentials is thin, so ask directly for what isn't published.
- Families of other faiths or no faith should consider whether the explicitly Islamic environment is the right fit for their child.
Identity
Miraj Islamic School is a private Islamic elementary school serving PreK through 5th grade on Staten Island. It pursues a holistic model where Islamic teachings — including manners, character, and Quranic study — are integrated with academic subjects. The school aims to graduate exemplary citizens grounded in faith as well as knowledge.
Community
Specific demographic data is not publicly reported, but parent reviews describe a welcoming community with engaged staff and families who value the Islamic environment. Public information about the broader student composition is limited.
Neighborhood
The school sits in a Staten Island neighborhood where the median household income is around $109,000 and roughly 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — solidly middle-class, family-oriented territory. The surrounding streets are residential and quieter than Manhattan or Brooklyn school zones.
The school is about a 13-minute walk from Tompkinsville (SIR), 15 minutes from Stapleton (SIR), and 18 minutes from St George (SIR), so most families will likely drive.
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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
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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.