Quba Academy

What Quba Academy does

Quba Academy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) private Islamic school and community masjid based at 730 FM 1959, Houston, Texas 77034. Founded in January 2013 by Imam Zahid Abdullah, the institution serves Pre-K3 through 8th grade students by combining full-day Qur'an memorization (Tahfeez) with TEKS-aligned academics and STAAR preparation under its proprietary "T+" curriculum. The school also operates a female-led Tahfeez program that has produced one-third of its graduates as female huffaz, alongside after-school and weekend offerings including Nazirah (Quran reading), part-time Tahfeez, Sunday School, Coding and STEM clubs, an annual summer camp, and daily Khatira instruction. The organization is supported by an on-site masjid providing five daily prayers, Friday/Jumuah services, and ongoing community programming for brothers, sisters, and youth.

The business model is tuition-based at $5,100 per child per academic year plus a non-refundable one-time registration fee, supplemented by tax-deductible donations (including zakat-designated contributions) and fees from enrichment programs. Go-to-market is community-led and direct-to-consumer: families discover the school primarily through Houston Muslim community word-of-mouth, the qubahouston.org website, social media, and in-person campus tours. Quba Academy has graduated over 40 huffaz and reports 95% of students passing at least one STAAR subject with 47% achieving mastery. 58% of students receive financial aid, reflecting an explicit accessibility mission. The leadership team includes Imam Zahid Abdullah (Founding Executive Director/President), a Deputy Executive Director, Principal, Assistant Principal, and Directors of Student Services, Mathematics, Tahfeez, and Arabic/Religious Studies, overseen by a Board of Directors. Technology is limited to standard classroom infrastructure (whiteboards, computer lab, multimedia) with no disclosed AI/ML, proprietary software, or technology platform.

Name

Quba Academy

Legal name

Quba Academy

Website

https://qubahouston.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quba Academy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Pre-K3 to 8th grade Islamic school and community masjid in Houston, Texas, combining full-day Qur'an memorization (Tahfeez) with TEKS-aligned academics and serving Houston-area Muslim families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Islamic K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Private Islamic education
• Qur'an memorization program
• Tahfeez academic integration
• After-school youth programs
• Community masjid services

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition-based revenue model with per-child pricing. Tentative yearly tuition is $5,100 per child for the upcoming academic year, plus a non-refundable one-time registration fee.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 80-0894374), Quba Academy accepts tax-deductible donations from the public. Donations support Qur'an education, academics, and community programs. The school also accepts in-kind donations based on current needs and allows donations to be designated as zakat.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Quba Academy operates a full-time Pre-K3 through 8th grade private Islamic school and community masjid in Houston, Texas. Its flagship offering is the T+ Program, which combines structured Qur'an memorization (Tahfeez) with TEKS-aligned academics and STAAR preparation. Complementary offerings include the Quran Reading (Nazirah) Program, Part-time Tahfeez, after-school Youth Programs, Coding/STEM enrichment, Summer Camp, Daily Khatira, Sunday School, and on-site Masjid prayer services.

Product overview

Quba Academy is a full-time Pre-K3 to 8th grade private Islamic school and community masjid in Houston, Texas. The core educational offering is the Full-Day T+ Program, which uniquely combines Qur'an memorization (Tahfeez) with TEKS-aligned academics and STAAR preparation. Supporting programs include the Quran Reading (Nazirah) Program and Part-time Tahfeez Program for students at different stages of Quranic study. Enrichment offerings include Coding and STEM Programs, Summer Camp, Daily Khatira evening instruction, Sunday School, and Masjid services (daily and Friday prayers). The institution has graduated over 40 huffaz (Qur'an memorizers) and serves approximately 58% of students who require financial aid.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Day T+ Program A holistic full-day program combining Qur'an memorization (Tahfeez) with TEKS-based academics for students in KG through 8th grade, ensuring no loss in academic progress while pursuing memorization goals. Designed for Muslim families in Houston seeking integrated religious and state-standard academic instruction.
• Quran Reading (Nazirah) Program A program for individuals starting with Qaidah Nooraniyah, learning to read, or improving Quran recitation in accordance with Tajweed rules. Open to community members outside full-time enrollment.
• Part-time Tahfeez Program A structured program for students revising their Quran or wishing to memorize the entire Quran without full-time commitment, supplementing the full-time curriculum.
• After-School Youth Programs After-school program covering Quran reading fundamentals with Tajweed, memorization, Islamic fundamentals, prayers, and masnoon duas in an Islamic atmosphere.
• Coding and STEM Programs Enrichment clubs open to the public supporting academic growth, critical thinking, and creativity while nurturing Islamic values.
• Summer Camp Annual summer camp running Monday–Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:10 PM, providing hands-on experience for prospective and current families.
• Daily Khatira Evening religious instruction held every Monday to Friday after Isha, covering fiqh, tawheed, and practical guidance for daily worship and dealings.
• Sunday School Weekend Islamic education program for children.
• Masjid Services Five daily prayers, Friday/Jumuah prayers, and ongoing programming for brothers, sisters, and youth, serving as a place of worship, learning, and community connection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of students passed at least one STAAR subject; 47% achieved mastery in one or more subjects; multiple students scored between 95-100%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Awty International School: Large, well-established Houston private Pre-K-12 school offering a globally focused curriculum. Overlaps with Quba on serving tuition-paying Houston families seeking private K-12 education, though it is broader and secular.
• St. Thomas More School: Faith-based Catholic private school in the Houston region serving K-8 families. Comparable as a faith-rooted private K-8 institution competing for parents who want values-based full-time education.
• The Village School: Houston-area Pre-K-12 private school with a STEM and global-learning emphasis. Competes for the same tuition-paying family segment in the same metro as Quba, though without the Islamic mission.

Regional players

• The Cambridge School of Dallas: Christian classical K-12 school in the broader Texas region with a faith-rooted, college-preparatory focus. Comparable as a faith-integrated private school serving tuition-paying families in Texas, though different theology.
• Beacon Academy (Houston): Houston-area private K-8 school focused on academically rigorous, character-based education. Comparable as a values-driven, low-ratio private K-8 competitor for the same tuition-paying family pool.

Emerging players

• ILM Academy: Islamic full-time school integrating memorization with a rigorous academic program. Comparable mission and curriculum architecture to Quba's T+ model, often cited in similar faith-based K-8 conversations.
• Bayyinah Institute: Qur'an-focused educational organization offering structured Arabic and Qur'anic programs to a national audience. Comparable in Quran-centered pedagogy, though primarily adult/adolescent rather than full-time K-8.

Direct peers

• Al-Hadi School of Accelerative Learning: Houston-based private Islamic school serving Pre-K through 12th grade that combines rigorous academics with Islamic studies. Closest direct competitor given shared geography, faith-based mission, and full-day dual-curriculum structure.
• Noor Ul Islam Academy: Faith-based K-12 Islamic school with mosque affiliation, combining religious memorization with academics. Highly comparable in combining Tahfeez-style programming with state-standard academics.
• Houston Quran Academy: Houston-area Islamic institution focused on Qur'an memorization alongside academic instruction. Direct overlap with Quba's Tahfeez-plus-academics model in the same metropolitan market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quba-islamic-institute

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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