Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Bright Horizon Academy
About the School
- Islamic School of San Diego (ISSD) was founded by dedicated community members in 1992.
- Currently the school's 20 staff members serve 163 students in grades K - 8.
- The school is an essential part of the San Diego Muslim community and has been an effective and vital vehicle for assisting parents in their efforts to preserve the Islamic identity of Muslim children growing up in America.
- ItSSD provides children with an opportunity to learn the basic concepts, values, and ethics of Islam which will serve as the foundation for all other human knowledge and science.
- It forms an essential platform for shaping a virtous human character.
- ISSD provides a rigorous, integrated religious and academic education in a nurturing environment in order to develop academically and spiritually strong students who are balanced in all aspects of their development.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Bright Horizon Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
276 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The mission of the Islamic School of San Diego is to facilitate the intellectual, psychological, physical, and spiritual development of all its students within a supportive, nurturing environment. The school is committed to ensuring that learning occurs for all students and to including all stakeholders in a team approach to accomplish this goal. We endeavor to produce students that will contribute positively to humanity and the global environment.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Muhammad Shaheer Imran, community leader -
- Nimo Hadji, educator and vice principal -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Bright Horizon Academy?
Bright Horizon Academy famous alumni include: Muhammad Shaheer Imran, community leader and Nimo Hadji, educator and vice principal.
What is Bright Horizon Academy's ranking?
Bright Horizon Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Bright Horizon Academy?
The application deadline for Bright Horizon Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bright Horizon Academy located?
Bright Horizon Academy is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 8 other private schools located in Clairemont.
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