ILM Academy

What ILM Academy does

ILM Academy is a non-profit Islamic private school founded in 2006 and based in Houston, Texas, serving students from infancy through Grade 8 on a single campus at 1209 Conrad Sauer Dr. The school operates four interconnected academic programs — an Early Childcare Center (ECC) for infants and toddlers, a Montessori program for ages 3-5, an Elementary School program (Grades 1-5), and a Middle School program (Grades 6-8) — under one administrative umbrella led by Principal Abdullah N. Muhammad and an Advisory Panel chaired by Zuhaira Razzack. Pedagogically, it combines the American Montessori Society's child-centered Montessori methodology with the Singapore Math approach for mathematics, layered with a proprietary Arabic-as-second-language curriculum and an integrated Islamic studies curriculum covering aqeedah, ibadah, akhlaq, and seerah; the 8th Grade Capstone, Public Speaking, and Model UN programs round out the leadership development track.

The business model is tuition-driven and recurring. Published 2026-2027 pricing shows Montessori tuition at $1,324/month (or $13,240 yearly) and Elementary/Middle tuition at $1,140/month (or $11,400 yearly), with ECC at $1,040-$1,643/month depending on age and attendance schedule, plus $100-$150 non-refundable application fees and $150-$300 enrollment/re-enrollment fees. Sibling discounts scale from 20% (second child) to 50% (fifth child), and limited financial aid is available for Montessori Level 1 through Grade 8 (none for ECC). Customer acquisition is admissions-driven through a School Pro online application portal, January priority admissions, parent information sessions, and community events (Gala, Iftar, Quran Competition); the school is accredited by AdvancED and CISNA, holds Texas state childcare licensing for the ECC, and is a member of the American Montessori Society, TEPSAC, and ISLA.

Scale is small but differentiated: 14 employees serve a single Houston campus, with documented student outcomes (Stanford Achievement Test and MAP scores above national average; 100% of alumni in AP/honors high school courses; alumni maintaining top 20% class rank at private, magnet, and charter high schools) providing the primary differentiation narrative. There is no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no external ownership; governance rests with the Advisory Panel and operations are run directly through the school office with integrations to School Pro (SIS) and Kindful (donations).

Name

ILM Academy

Legal name

ILM Academy

Website

https://ilmacademy.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ILM Academy is a non-profit Islamic private school in Houston, Texas, serving infants through Grade 8 on a single campus with Montessori, Singapore Math, Arabic, and integrated Islamic studies curricula under recurring tuition with sibling discounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Islamic K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led) (EDAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private Islamic education
• Montessori schooling
• K-8 academics
• Early childhood education
• Arabic language curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Early Childcare Center (ECC): Monthly tuition payments for Early Childcare Center programs for infants to 3 years old. Payment Option I (ACH monthly deductions) is required for ECC families. Multiple attendance schedule options available (full week, MWF, TTh).
2. Tuition - Montessori Program: Monthly, yearly, or bi-yearly tuition payments for Montessori program (ages 3-5). Three payment options available: monthly ACH deductions ($1,324/month), yearly payment ($13,240), or bi-yearly payments ($6,620 each).
3. Tuition - Elementary & Middle School: Monthly, yearly, or bi-yearly tuition payments for elementary and middle school programs (Grade 1-8). Three payment options: monthly ACH ($1,140/month), yearly ($11,400), or bi-yearly ($5,700 each).
4. Application & Enrollment Fees: Non-refundable application fees ($100 Priority, $150 General/Late/Summer) and enrollment/materials fees ($150 per new student). Re-enrollment fees for current families ($225 before January 30, $300 after).
5. Sibling Discounts: Discount program for families with multiple enrolled children: 20% for 2nd child, 30% for 3rd, 40% for 4th, 50% for 5th. Youngest child is charged full tuition.
6. Financial Aid: Limited financial aid available for Montessori Level 1 through Grade 8. No aid for ECC. Aid decisions independent of admissions, based on availability. Recipients must maintain good academic and behavior standing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ILM Academy is a private Islamic school that delivers tuition-based educational programs from early childcare (infants to age 3) through Grade 8. Instruction blends the American Montessori Society methodology with the Singapore Math approach, augmented by an integrated Arabic-as-a-second-language curriculum, Quran memorization, and Islamic studies. The school is state-licensed for its childcare center and accredited by AdvancED and CISNA.

Product overview

ILM Academy is an accredited Islamic private school offering a unified educational program from Early Childcare Center (infants to age 3) through Grade 8. The school operates four interconnected academic programs: the Early Childcare Center (ECC) using Montessori principles for infants to 3-year-olds, the Montessori Program for ages 3-5, the Elementary School Program (Grades 1-5), and the Middle School Program (Grades 6-8). All programs integrate Islamic values with academic excellence using Montessori methodology in early grades and transition to traditional classroom instruction in elementary/middle school. The Arabic and Islamic Studies Curriculum is woven throughout all programs. The school is accredited by AdvancED and CISNA, and is a member of the American Montessori Society, TEPSAC, ISLA, and the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childcare Center (ECC) State-licensed Islamic early childcare program for infants to 3-year-olds, adopting a Montessori approach in a deen-centered environment with staff trained in early childhood development. Multiple attendance schedules available (All Weekdays, MWF, TTh).
• Montessori Program Montessori educational program for fully potty-trained children ages 3-5 with three levels (Montessori Levels 1-3), delivered under American Montessori Society membership. Uses hands-on learning mixing academic subjects with real-life applications.
• Elementary School Program Grades 1-5 elementary education using Singapore Math method alongside English, Social Studies, Science, Art, Islamic Studies, Arabic, and Qur'an, with hands-on activity-based learning and emphasis on critical thinking.
• Middle School Program Grades 6-8 middle school program cultivating leaders through high reading/writing levels, analytical skills, artistic ability, and Islamic values. Includes 8th-grade Capstone class, Public Speaking (6th grade), and Model UN (7th grade).
• Arabic and Islamic Studies Curriculum Integrated curriculum covering aqeedah (beliefs), ibadah (worship), akhlaq (behavior), and seerah (prophetic history), paired with Arabic-as-a-second-language instruction that teaches vocabulary first then reading and grammar, plus Quran memorization. Woven throughout all grade-level programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of alumni in Advanced Placement and/or honors courses in high school
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart: Houston private Catholic PreK-12 school. Comparable on faith-based integrated education model in the Houston private-school market, though serving a Catholic rather than Islamic community.
• The Village School: Houston private school offering PreK-12 with IB programs. Comparable on Houston private-school positioning and broad curricular integration, though larger and non-faith-based.
• British International School of Houston: Houston private school offering international curriculum with strong language and holistic-development emphasis. Comparable on Houston private K-12 positioning with multi-language and character-education focus.
• The British School of Houston: Houston private school serving PreK-12 with British/international curriculum. Comparable on being a Houston private school serving an international/expat community ethos, though non-faith-based.

Direct peers

• The Post Oak School: A private Houston-area Montessori school serving infants/toddlers through Middle School. Highly comparable to ILM Academy on Montessori methodology, age range covered, and Houston geography, though not faith-based.

Broad incumbents

• Awty International School: Houston private school offering PreK-12 with IB curriculum and multi-faith student body. Comparable in being a Houston private school, but materially larger and broader in curriculum and scope than ILM's integrated Islamic K-8 niche.
• Kinkaid School: Premier Houston private K-12 school. Comparable as a premium Houston private school positioning itself on academic outcomes, though it operates at substantially larger scale and without the faith-based integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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