Al-salam Day School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

519 Weidman Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011

Al–salam Day School in Ballwin, MO, serves 333 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community setting.

Founded in 1990, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 37 teachers.

The school maintains an Islamic orientation with formal dress code policies and is accredited by Cognia and a member of the Islamic School League of America.

Al–salam Day School has a diverse student body with 80% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for diversity and student enrollment size.

The school offers co–educational regular elementary and secondary programs within the Ballwin suburbs.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 333 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Al-salam Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Islamic School League of America (ISLA)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1990

Student Body

Total Students

333 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Navy Blue pants, Light Blue Polo, Blue/Gold Plaid Jumper

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Syeda Unnisa

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Basketball

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Al-salam Day School often compared to?

Al-salam Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Islamic School Of Columbia-missouri, Islamic School Of Greater Kansas City by visitors of our site.

What sports does Al-salam Day School offer?

Al-salam Day School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.

What is Al-salam Day School's ranking?

Al-salam Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Al-salam Day School?

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

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