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Established in 1984, Al-Ghazaly Elementary has developed a comprehensive education program taught to the highest standards as defined by New Jersey's Core Curriculum Content Standards, with a strong focus on Islamic Studies.
Al-Ghazaly Elementary School provides a caring, Islamic environment suitable for any child in the Muslim Community.
It is the mission of Al-Ghazaly Elementary School to promote a congenial school environment that will inspire in the students pride in their Muslim identity to address this mission, Al-Ghazaly Elementary School will: provide quality Islamic education and high academic standards in an active learning environment that incorporates problem solving skills, critical thinking, and analytic reasoning; create an Islamic atmosphere that fosters proper adab and principles in everyday interactions; inculcate leadership and critical thinking skills necessary to excel in any future endeavors; provide a safe and secure caring environment where people respect and enjoy learning; and utilize modern teaching strategies and methodologies to instill in Al-Ghazaly students an appreciation of the treasures, beauty and richness of the Arabic language.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 148 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Motto: The best among you are those who have the best manners and character. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
Established in 1984, Al-Ghazaly Elementary has developed a
comprehensive education program taught to the highest standards as
defined by New Jersey's Core Curriculum Content Standards, with a
strong focus on Islamic Studies. Al-Ghazaly Elementary School
provides a caring, Islamic environment suitable for any child in
the Muslim Community. It is the mission of Al-Ghazaly Elementary
School to promote a congenial school environment that will inspire
in the students pride in their Muslim identity to address this
mission, Al-Ghazaly Elementary School will: provide quality Islamic
education and high academic standards in an active learning
environment that incorporates problem solving skills, critical
thinking, and analytic reasoning; create an Islamic atmosphere that
fosters proper adab and principles in everyday interactions;
inculcate leadership and critical thinking skills necessary to
excel in any future endeavors; provide a safe and secure caring
environment where people respect and enjoy learning; and utilize
modern teaching strategies and methodologies to instill in
Al-Ghazaly students an appreciation of the treasures, beauty and
richness of the Arabic language.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
This school has been one of the best Islamic schools in NJ for a long time. Recently, over the past year, the school has been blessed with an amazingly active Board of Directors that has taken the school to an even higher level. I would higly recommend this school to any parent that would like to see their children grow to greatness.
- Posted by Parent - emmas
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Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 148 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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