At a Glance
A small Islamic elementary school weaving faith, academics, and tight-knit community into a child's first school years.
Best suited for
Observant Muslim families — especially those wanting a small, faith-centered start to their child's education where Islamic identity, Arabic, and academics are treated as equal priorities.
What stands out
- On-site mosque facilities let students observe daily prayer and learn in an environment where faith is physically present, not just taught from a textbook.
- Quran studies and Arabic language are part of the core curriculum, giving children real language skills alongside their secular academics.
- A 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio means genuinely small classes — a teacher can spot when one child is struggling across seven grade levels.
- Rolling admissions give families more flexibility than the city's typical private-school December deadlines.
Things to consider
- The school tops out at fifth grade, so families will need to find a middle school by the time their child is 11 or 12.
- With only 101 students total, the social circle is tight by design — kids see the same classmates year after year, which some families love and others find limiting.
- The Islamic mission is foundational, not elective — this isn't a school that offers faith as one option among many, so fit matters for non-Muslim families.
- The student body is 98% Asian, so children will have very little racial or cultural diversity in their daily peer group.
- Tuition and financial aid details aren't published, so families should contact the school directly to understand the full cost picture.
Identity
An Islamic elementary school that centers academic excellence, critical thinking, and Islamic values, with the explicit goals of strengthening Muslim identity and building a respectful, responsible community. The school is coeducational and serves the early years from Pre-K through fifth grade, keeping its footprint deliberately small.
Community
The student body is overwhelmingly Asian (98%), reflecting the South Asian Muslim families who make up much of this part of Queens, with a small Black enrollment rounding out the rest. With just 101 students across seven grades, almost every family knows every other family.
Neighborhood
Jamaica is a working- and middle-class Queens neighborhood with a median household income around $62,000 and a poverty rate near 17%, where about a quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree. The school sits in an area with deep roots for immigrant Muslim families, surrounded by mosques, halal markets, and cultural institutions that support observant family life.
The 169 St F stop is about a 4-minute walk, with Parsons Blvd (F) about 10 minutes and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer (E, J, Z) about 12 minutes away, giving families several transit options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is RISING STARS ISLAMIC SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for RISING STARS ISLAMIC SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Jamaica.
- What grades does RISING STARS ISLAMIC SCHOOL serve?
- RISING STARS ISLAMIC SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into RISING STARS ISLAMIC SCHOOL?
- RISING STARS ISLAMIC SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is RISING STARS ISLAMIC SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- RISING STARS ISLAMIC SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is RISING STARS ISLAMIC SCHOOL in?
- RISING STARS ISLAMIC SCHOOL is in Jamaica, Queens.