Al-Huda School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Welcome to Al-Huda School! We are a K-12 private college preparatory school located in College Park, MD. We provide our students with a well-rounded education to prepare them to be productive members of our community.
Al-Huda School is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools' Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS).
Our curricula is based upon the Maryland State Voluntary Curriculum.
Additionally, we offer AP (Advanced Placement) courses that have been approved by the College Board.
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We have an active at the Al-Huda School, including Basketball and Soccer Teams.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 627 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,695
Acceptance rate: 60%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Al-Huda School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Al-Huda School
Pre-K	60
Kind	51
1	58
2	54
3	54
4	60
5	45
6	45
7	49
8	43
9	31
10	34
11	23
12	20

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Year Founded

1995

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 11, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

627 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

78%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

60 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

22 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus AP

English Language & CompositionUS Government & Politics

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,695

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Tuition Notes

2nd Child $8,772 3rd Child $7,017 4th Child $4,678 5th Child $4,678 6th Child $4,678

% on Financial Aid

30%

Acceptance Rate

60%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Shamila Hashim

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballMartial Arts

Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

DUSHifzh

Qur'an

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Aqabah

School Notes

- Al-Huda School is a full-time, accredited, private Islamic school in College Park, Maryland, serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, with a Preschool program below that. Founded in 1995, it is a project of Dar-us-Salaam, an umbrella community organization that also runs a mosque, a charity foundation, a full/part-time Qur'an memorization (Hifzh) school, a publishing branch, a newsletter, an Islamic information center, and a karate program.
- School Structure
- Al-Huda High School (grades 912) College-preparatory, gender-separated classes; ~153 students enrolled. Student-to-teacher ratio ~11:1 Opened 2007
First graduating class in 2011.
Al-Huda Global School (grades 912, distance learning): Online program awarding a US High School diploma, open to students globally. Student-to-teacher ratio ~20:1. Started 2020; first graduating class Spring 2024. Accredited in April 2023.
Preschool: Separate track (Al-Huda Preschool) feeding into KG, accredited by the MSA-CESS
Elementary / Middle School (KG8). Also accredited by the MSA-CESS
Grading Scale
Non-AP: 4.0 scale (A+ = 4.0 down to F = 0)
AP courses: weighted 5.0 scale
GPA computed quarterly from 9th grade onward, including failed courses
Outcomes (recent data)
Class of 2025 SAT (middle 50%): Reading 580680, Math 540670
Class of 2024: 32 graduating seniors; 12 chose community college 4-year transfer path.
Recent college placements include: University of Maryland, UMBC, American University, Penn State, Virginia Tech, Bowie State, Loyola Maryland.
Historical acceptances since 2011 span dozens of schools, including MIT-affiliated study, NYU, Notre Dame, Purdue, University of Michigan, Howard, Georgetown-area schools, Case Western, and more.
Scholarships: Over $500,000 awarded to students over the past decade (UC Berkeley grad studies, MIT, Virginia Tech, GWU, and others)

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Al-Huda School cost?

Al-Huda School's tuition is approximately $11,695 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Al-Huda School?

The acceptance rate of Al-Huda School is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Al-Huda School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Maryland with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Al-Huda School offer?

Al-Huda School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Martial Arts and Soccer.

What is Al-Huda School's ranking?

Al-Huda School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Al-Huda School?

The application deadline for Al-Huda School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Al-Huda School located?

Al-Huda School is located in the Hollywood neighborhood of College Park, MD.

School Reviews

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The average private school tuition in Prince George's County, MD is $11,788 for elementary schools and $15,535 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Prince George's County, MD is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).