Al-Madinah School

What Al-Madinah School does

Al-Madinah School is a private Islamic K-12 school operating from a single campus at 383 3rd Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY. Founded in 1999, it describes itself as the largest Islamic school in New York and serves Muslim families seeking an education that integrates NY State academic standards with Arabic language instruction, Quran memorization and recitation with tajweed, and Islamic studies. The school is structured into four divisions — Early Childhood (3K and Pre-K), Elementary, Middle School, and High School — plus an after-school SONYC program and summer camp, and additional enrichment offerings including Taekwondo, the NYRR running program, National Honor Society, an annual Islamic Schools Spelling Bee, an Arabic Speech Competition, and a Ramadan Quran Competition. Cognia (formerly AdvancED) accreditation has been held since May 2017 across all three primary divisions, and the school received the Cognia School of Distinction Award in 2022.

The school's core educational product is a dual curriculum that delivers state-regulated academics alongside religious and Arabic-language content, with the Al-Furqan Hifz Program (launched 2016) operating as a rigorous add-on Quran memorization track where students memorize 3-6 juza per school year. The technology stack is composed of standard K-12 edtech platforms: Edlio for the public website and content management, Gradelink for the student information system and parent grade portal, Class Dojo for teacher-parent communication, I-Ready for assessment and personalized instruction, Savvas Realize (Pearson) for math curriculum delivery, and Google Classroom for distributing course materials and assignments. There is no proprietary technology, no native mobile app, and no public API. Operations include a full-day NYC Pre-K for All program funded through a partnership with the NYC Department of Education.

The business model is tuition-funded private education with quarterly tuition billing and tiered annual registration fees ($100 before June 30, $150 from July 1, $200 from September 1 onward for the 2026-2027 year). Pre-K revenue for qualifying students is received via the NYC DOE. Distribution is purely direct: families apply to the school's Brooklyn office and registration is conducted in-person and digitally through the Edlio-hosted website, with no third-party agents, franchises, or satellite campuses. Enrollment and revenue are not publicly disclosed; awards are funded through the Children's Scholarship Fund (Teddy Forstmann Scholarship Program) for families in need. The institution has no parent company, no funding rounds, no acquisitions, and no public listing.

Name

Al-Madinah School

Legal name

Al-Madinah School

Website

https://almadinah-school.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Al-Madinah School is a private Islamic K-12 school in Brooklyn, NY (founded 1999) serving Muslim families with a dual curriculum combining NY State academic standards with Arabic, Quran, and Islamic studies from 3K through 12th grade.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private Islamic education
• K-12 schooling
• Arabic language instruction
• Quran memorization programs
• Islamic studies curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Private school tuition payments from families, charged on quarterly basis (Fall, Winter, Spring quarters). Tuition is described as affordable private education.
2. Registration Fees: One-time registration fees with tiered pricing: $100 until June 30, $150 July 1-August 31, $200 from September onwards. These fees are non-refundable and charged annually.
3. NYC Pre-K for All Program: Participation in NYC Department of Education's free Pre-K for All program for children born in designated years, providing state funding for qualifying pre-kindergarten students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Al-Madinah School is a private Islamic K-12 institution located in Brooklyn, New York, providing faith-based education to students from 3-year-old pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school integrates a standard academic curriculum with Arabic language instruction, Quran memorization through the Al-Furqan Hifz Program, and Islamic studies. It is accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED) and is reported as the largest Islamic school in New York.

Product overview

Al-Madinah School is a private Islamic school in Brooklyn, NY offering a comprehensive educational program from 3K through 12th grade. The school provides a dual-curriculum model combining NY State Board of Education academic requirements with Arabic language, Quran, and Islamic studies. The product portfolio includes four core school divisions (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, and High School), the Al-Furqan Hifz Program for Quran memorization, and various enrichment programs including after-school care (SONYC), summer camp, taekwondo, and NYRR running programs. The school also operates a Food Pantry Program serving the community and hosts annual competitions including Spelling Bee, Arabic Speech Competition, and Ramadan Quran Competition. Al-Madinah School is the largest Islamic school in New York State with 19 years of operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education (3K) Pre-kindergarten program for 3-year-olds, including participation in the NYC Pre-K for All program, delivered at the Brooklyn campus and combining early academic foundations with introductory Islamic content.
• Elementary School (K-5) Elementary education program for kindergarten through grade 5, integrating standard academic subjects with Arabic language instruction and Islamic studies.
• Middle School (Grades 6-8) Middle school program for grades 6 through 8, delivering a Cognia-accredited academic curriculum together with continued Arabic and Islamic studies.
• High School (Grades 9-12) High school program for grades 9 through 12, providing college-preparatory academic coursework under Cognia accreditation alongside Arabic and Islamic studies.
• Al-Furqan Hifz Program Structured Quran memorization (Hifz) program offered as part of the school's curriculum, enabling students to memorize the Quran within the K-12 school setting.
• Arabic Language Program School-wide Arabic language instruction integrated across grade levels, supporting both language acquisition and Quranic study.
• Islamic Studies Curriculum Core Islamic studies program covering faith, practice, and Quranic knowledge, embedded across all grade levels from early childhood through high school.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19+ years of successful operation as New York's largest Islamic School
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AJ2 SecuritycoreOthersSecurity services provider contracted to ensure student and staff safety. Four security guards (two morning, two afternoon) patrol the premises inside and out.
• EdliocoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering the school's official website with content management, parent communications, and event management capabilities.
• GradelinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for grade tracking and parent portal access.
• NYC Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Pre-K for All program providing free universal pre-kindergarten education. School also participates in NYC DOE yellow school bus service.
• Rising New York Road RunnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool is part of NYRR program encouraging physical fitness and running activities among students.
• Children's Scholarship FundminorOthersProvides scholarships to families in need so children can attend the school. Teddy Forstmann Scholarship Program available for new students entering K-8.
• AdvancED (Cognia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partneraccreditation organization that reviewed and accredited Al-Madinah Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions.
• Al-Istiqamah Community CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsor of Arabic Speech Competition for students across Islamic schools.
• Muslim Center of New YorkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost venue and partner for 41st Interstate Islamic Schools Annual Speech Competition 2024.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Al-Noor School: Another Islamic K-12 school in the New York metro area serving a similar Muslim-family demographic with integrated Arabic, Quran, and NY State academic curriculum. Closest direct competitor in both product offering and target community.
• Minaret Academy: NYC-area Islamic school offering K-12 education that combines state academic standards with Arabic and Islamic studies, directly comparable to Al-Madinah's dual-curriculum model and community-driven enrollment approach.
• Hafs Academy: Islamic school in the NYC area emphasizing Quran memorization (Hifz) alongside academic studies — comparable to Al-Madinah's Al-Furqan Hifz Program and serving a similar target community.
• Khalil Gibran International Academy: Brooklyn-based school with an Arabic-language and culturally-affiliated curriculum that overlaps with Al-Madinah's Arabic-language and cultural-identity focus, serving similar immigrant and second-generation families.

Regional players

• Brooklyn Friends School: Private K-12 school in Brooklyn operating in the same geographic market and competing for tuition-paying families in Park Slope and surrounding neighborhoods, though with a Quaker rather than Islamic curricular framework.
• Poly Prep Country Day School: Independent private K-12 school in Brooklyn with a similar tuition-driven model, competing for the same Brooklyn family demographic — although at the premium end of the market versus Al-Madinah's affordable positioning.
• Islamic Foundation School: Established Islamic K-12 school in the broader U.S. Midwest operating a similar dual curriculum of state academic standards plus Arabic, Quran, and Islamic studies — a regional comparable for the Al-Madinah model outside the NYC geography.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of New York: Large network of faith-based K-12 schools in NYC that compete for tuition-paying families seeking values-based education; comparable faith-based K-12 model though at much greater scale and with Catholic rather than Islamic orientation.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: Large NYC charter school network offering free K-12 education that competes directly with Al-Madinah for Brooklyn families, including those who might otherwise consider private Islamic education if public quality is perceived as comparable.

Emerging players

• Crescent School (Islamic): Emerging Islamic K-12 institution in the NYC area offering Arabic-language and Islamic-studies integrated curriculum, serving a similar demographic to Al-Madinah though typically at smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/al-madinah-school

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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