Tarbiyah Academy in Elkridge, MD serves 142 students in kindergarten through eighth grade in a suburban community setting.
The co鈥揺d Islamic school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with 24 total teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
The student body includes 60.6% students of color, reflecting diverse enrollment characteristics.
Tarbiyah Academy offers education from kindergarten to grade 8, aligning with local demand for Islamic鈥搊riented private schools in the Elkridge area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Tarbiyah Academy often compared to?
Tarbiyah Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Muslim Community School/alim Academy, An Nur Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Tarbiyah Academy?
The application deadline for Tarbiyah Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Tarbiyah Academy vs. Muslim Community School/alim Academy, Tarbiyah Academy vs. An Nur Academy
The nearest high school to Tarbiyah Academy is Aami Bible Institute (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arundel Christian School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Marshalee Drive KinderCare (1.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aami Bible Institute
(Baptist)
6508 Irwin Way
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
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Daycare / Preschool
6080 Marshalee Dr.
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-0666
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-0666
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
7195 Columbia Gateway Dr.
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-0928
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-0928
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 123 students Tuition listed
7459 Candlewood Drive, Suites A-F
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aami Bible Institute
(Baptist)
6508 Irwin Way
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
7459 Candlewood Drive, Suites A-F
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8950 Route 108, Suite 118
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
4.3 miles
Gr: K-10 Avg. class size: 15 students
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Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
5.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7459 Candlewood Drive, Suites A-F
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6080 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
4985 Ilchester Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 744-1524
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 744-1524
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5990 Old Washington Road
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-3040
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-3040
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Marshalee Drive KinderCare ![Marshalee Drive KinderCare Photo - KinderCare Elkridge]( "Marshalee Drive KinderCare Photo - KinderCare Elkridge")
Daycare / Preschool
6080 Marshalee Dr.
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-0666
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 796-0666
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
7195 Columbia Gateway Dr.
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-0928
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 290-0928
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 123 students Tuition listed
7459 Candlewood Drive, Suites A-F
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 859-8573
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 378 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6080 Foreland Garth
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-2384
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
Childrens Magnet Montessori School
Montessori School
6135 Old Washington Rd
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 220-3792
Elkridge, MD 21075
(410) 220-3792
3.1 miles
Gr: K | 29 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
2121 N Culpeper St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5295
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5295
9236.8 miles
(Math: 97% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3700 N Delaware St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5275
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5275
9236.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-2910
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-2910
9237.2 miles
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Special Education School
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Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 228-6440
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 228-6440
9237.2 miles
Alternative School
1601 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 228-6363
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 228-6363
9237.2 miles
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