Universal 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: 717 students
Yearly Tuition: $15,000
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Universal 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	Universal School
Pre-K	43
Kind	58
1	50
2	46
3	52
4	45
5	45
6	56
7	55
8	50
9	74
10	50
11	50
12	43

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Year Founded

1989

School Calendar

School Motto

To provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating Islamic learning environment.

Student Body

Total Students

717 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

51 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

23 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

High School Boys: Solid navy or black pleated, Solid white w/collar & buttons; or solid white or maroon polo

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

AP CalculusAP Chemistry

AP ComputersAP English

AP PhysicsAP U.S. History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,000

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Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Hanan Abdallah, Principal

Admissions Associate

Mrs. Murrar, Assista Principal

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

SoccerVolleyball

Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Dawa ClubDrama Club

Robotic ClubStudent Council

School Notes

From its inception, Universal School has been based on the belief that the Muslim child if he or she is to mature into a well-rounded, socially successful, spiritual, human being then he or she should be given the opportunity to freely explore the harmony between creation and the Creator with the guidance of dedicated Muslim teachers and administrators.
It is this balance of intellect and spirit that the Universal curriculum seeks to achieve, to educate our pupils in both the religious and the natural sciences and arts.
The Universal school board made its top priority to seek and hire qualified educators who demonstrate a commitment to the values and practice of Islam.
It is a pointless endeavor to educate children according to standards and values that are not adhered to by role models- in their lives, both at home and at school.
Universal School meets the crucial challenge of stimulating the minds of Muslim boys and girls, safeguarding their innocence in the midst of a society that in some areas has lost its moral compass, preserving the Islamic cultural heritage and practices of their fore bearers while preparing them for leadership roles in this society.

FROM CRAYONS TO COLLEGE: Universal School provides classes from preschool through 12th grade. This school year, there are over 406 students in the preschool and elementary level and 250 in 8 th 12 th grades, totaling 656 students. The spacious 92,000 square foot modern facility allows a maximum of 1000 students. At the current rate of growth, we anticipate reaching this number in a few short years. We expanded our building in 2015 to meet the needs of our community. Universal`s expansion project has added over 20,000 square feet to the existing building; Educating the leaders of tomorrow and Insh-allah serving 1000 students within the next few years. Our graduates have been accepted into Harvard University, Yale University, M.I.T., Cornell University, Brown, University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Washington St. Louis Medical Program, Wesleyan, University in Connecticut, I.I.T. Dual acceptance Medical, DePaul University, Loyola University Honors Program, University of Illinois at Chicago Honors Program, University of Illinois at Urbana, and other accredited institutions.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Universal School cost?

Universal School's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.

What schools are Universal School often compared to?

Universal School is often viewed alongside schools like Aqsa School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Universal School?

The acceptance rate of Universal School is 85%, which is equal to the national average of 85%.

What sports does Universal School offer?

Universal School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is Universal School's ranking?

Universal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest average ACT score and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Universal School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,410 for elementary schools and $19,515 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).