Al鈥搈anara Academy in Ballwin, MO, serves 99 co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 9th grade in a suburban community setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1 with 8 teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary Islamic programs.
Founded with an enrollment reflecting 57.83% students of color, Al鈥搈anara Academy ranks in the top 20% of Missouri private schools for diversity.
Tuition and detailed financial information are not specified, and the school offers education through grade 9.
Nearby private schools include Twin Oaks Christian School and Sacred Heart Elementary School, providing alternative options in the Ballwin suburb.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Al-manara Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
99 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Al-manara Academy?
The application deadline for Al-manara Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Al-manara Academy is Apprende 草榴社区 School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Twin Oaks Christian School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Manchester KinderCare (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Manchester KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1290 Holgate Dr.
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 225-6844
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 225-6844
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1230A Big Bend Road
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 861-1901
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 861-1901
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
12 Ann Ave
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-3824
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-3824
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1108 Sulphur Spring Road
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 686-7277
Ballwin, MO 63021
(636) 686-7277
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-K
436B Valley School Drive
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
Valley Park, MO 63088
(636) 225-5485
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Tuition listed
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