Islamic Foundation School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 465 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,280
Acceptance rate: 60%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Islamic Foundation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Islamic Foundation School
Pre-K	26
Kind	35
1	37
2	29
3	32
4	34
5	58
6	31
7	26
8	52
9	18
10	27
11	35
12	19
Ungraded	6

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Year Founded

1988

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

465 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

74%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

25 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Number of AP Courses

9 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Islamic School League of America (ISLA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,280

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Tuition Notes

PS-PK $6500 KG-4th $5280 5-8th $6200 9-12th $6700 Discounts are given for multiple children in the family.

% on Financial Aid

40%

Acceptance Rate

60%

National avg.: 82%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

SoccerVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

After School Enrichment ProgramsBaseball

BasketballElementary Book Club

HS Boys' Cooking ClubMath-n-Tech Club

Model UNNasheed Club

NHSPep Club

Quran Memorization ClubRobotics Club

SnowballSoccer

Student CouncilStudents 4 Social Justice

Volleyball

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School Notes

Islamic Foundation School has embarked on a mission to provide excellent education in an atmosphere of faith, and to prepare students to be life-long learners and contributing members of society.
The Islamic Foundation is committed to providing children with an Islamic environment where they can learn basic Islamic principles in a practical fashion, helping children develop their dedication and duty to Allah and His creation, encouraging children to excel in all aspects of life in order to maximize their potential, training children in basic communication skills in English and Arabic languages, so that they may become future Daies of Islam, providing children with a clear Islamic direction in all social and personal activities.

Islamic Foundation School has embarked on a mission to provide excellent education in an atmosphere of faith, and to prepare students to be life-long learners and contributing members of society. The Islamic Foundation is committed to providing children with an Islamic environment where they can learn basic Islamic principles in a practical fashion, helping children develop their dedication and duty to Allah and His creation, encouraging children to excel in all aspects of life in order to maximize their potential, training children in basic communication skills in English and Arabic languages, so that they may become future Daies of Islam, providing children with a clear Islamic direction in all social and personal activities.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Islamic Foundation School cost?

Islamic Foundation School's tuition is approximately $6,280 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Islamic Foundation School?

The acceptance rate of Islamic Foundation School is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Islamic Foundation School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Islamic Foundation School offer?

Islamic Foundation School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Islamic Foundation School's ranking?

Islamic Foundation School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Islamic Foundation School?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (4 reviews)

5 9/9/2014

Former student, now parent of student! Very diverse school and very happy with academic and secular study levels.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Yasme

5 8/29/2013

As a fourth year parent of IFS children, I am very happy with the level of academic and religious standards of this school. I highly recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a good school with a high standard in education, both religious and secular.

- Posted by Parent - samkh

5 2/19/2013

Islamic Foundation School has provided my children with a great academic and religious program and I am very happy with the level of education. I like the premises, the people, the community and the staff at the school and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a private Islamic school for their children.

- Posted by Parent - samee

5 7/9/2012

Islamic Foundation School is an amazing school that teaches children the right fundamentals for living. All of their classes are getting better each day and the teachers are also good. Their sports are now expanding and this school is making lots of great progress. I would recommend this school to anyone because it really will give you immense knowledge.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - halab

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The average private school tuition in Dupage County, IL is $11,029 for elementary schools and $17,054 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Dupage County, IL is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).