Alim Academy

What Alim Academy does

Alim Academy, also known as Muslim Community School (MCS), is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) Islamic educational institution incorporated in Montgomery County, Maryland in 1985, with operational roots tracing to 1984. The school operates a single campus at 7917 Montrose Road in Potomac, MD, providing a continuous educational pathway from infant daycare (6 weeks) through 12th grade. It is the first full-time Muslim school in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area to receive Maryland State approval (1989) and was awarded Cognia accreditation in June 2022. Enrollment spans Early Childhood (Daycare, Preschool, Pre-K), Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12), with all grades integrating Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies alongside Maryland State and Common Core-aligned academics, including a dual-pronged Sunni/Shia Islamic Studies track.

Name

Alim Academy

Legal name

Muslim Community School and Alim Academy

Website

https://alimacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Alim Academy is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) Cognia-accredited Islamic school in Potomac, Maryland, serving Muslim families with continuous daycare through 12th grade education that integrates Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies with Maryland State and Common Core-aligned academics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Islamic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Services (61)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Islamic school
• Early childhood daycare
• College preparatory curriculum
• Faith-based education

Headquarters

HQ city

Potomac

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. K-12 Tuition: Annual tuition payments with monthly payment plan options (10 equal monthly payments). Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for academic programs.
2. Early Childhood Tuition: Monthly tuition for daycare, preschool, and pre-kindergarten programs. Full-time and part-time options available. Payments processed through Brightwheel.
3. Enrollment Fees: One-time enrollment fees covering books, supplies, technology, admin processing, facility maintenance. K-8: $1,300; Grades 9-12: $1,400. $600 enrollment deposit credited toward fee.
4. After-School Programs: Fee-based enrichment programs including Taekwondo, Soccer, Quran, and Coding. Fees range from $105-$225 per session.
5. Financial Aid: Need-based financial aid available. Returning families must apply for BOOST before other assistance. State subsidy of $95 included in institutional rate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alim Academy operates a private, non-profit Islamic school providing tuition-based education from Daycare (6 weeks) through 12th Grade at its Potomac, Maryland campus. It delivers an accredited college-preparatory curriculum across four divisions—Early Childhood (Daycare, Preschool, Pre-K), Elementary (K–5), Middle School (6–8), and High School (9–12)—augmented by after-school programs, learning-support services, dual-enrollment college-credit options, and need-based financial aid.

Product overview

Alim Academy / Muslim Community School is a private, non-profit Islamic educational institution offering a continuous, faith-centered educational journey from Early Childhood (Daycare/Preschool/Pre-K) through 12th Grade. The institution operates as a unified school community with programs including Early Childhood, Elementary (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). Core academic programs are enhanced by the Dual Enrollment Program for college credit, After-School Programs (Taekwondo, Soccer, Quran, Coding), and a need-based Financial Aid Program. All programs integrate Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies alongside Maryland State and Common Core aligned academics. The school uses Blackbaud for K-12 management and Brightwheel for Early Childhood operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Program Tuition-based early-childhood care and education for ages 6 weeks through Pre-K (age 4), delivered through Daycare, Preschool, and Pre-K classes using the Experience Curriculum by Brightwheel; designed for Muslim and broader families seeking faith-based early-childhood care aligned with the school's K-12 continuum.
• Elementary School Program Tuition-based elementary education for Kindergarten through Grade 5, combining Islamic studies with a Cognia-accredited college-preparatory academic core; serves Muslim and broader families in the Washington D.C. metro area.
• Middle School Program Tuition-based middle school education for Grades 6 through 8, integrating Islamic studies with an accredited college-preparatory curriculum; designed for families seeking faith-based secondary preparation.
• High School Program Tuition-based high school education for Grades 9 through 12, integrating Islamic studies with an accredited college-preparatory curriculum and offering dual-enrollment college-credit options, academic advising, and learning-support services for college-bound students.
• After-School Program Fee-based after-school care and enrichment programming provided on the Potomac campus for enrolled students and the broader community, extending the school day beyond regular instructional hours.
• Dual-Enrollment College Credit Program College-credit-bearing coursework offered to Alim Academy high school students through a dual-enrollment partnership, enabling students to earn transferable college credits before graduation.
• Financial Aid Program Need-based financial aid awarded to qualifying families to offset tuition costs for the Early Childhood and K-12 programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can graduate with up to 30 college credits through dual enrollment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Montgomery CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing high school students grades 10-12 to earn college credits. All 11th graders enrolled in at least one class at Montgomery College. Students can graduate with up to 30 college credits. MCS reimburses tuition (not fees) for courses completed with a B or above.
• Pearson Online AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlternative dual enrollment option for high school students. Students in grades 11-12 can take additional online courses through Pearson Online Academy as part of their dual enrollment options.
• BlackbaudcoreTechnology or IntegrationSchool management platform used for grades, academic records, teacher-parent communications, admissions, enrollment, and school calendar/events. All K-12 families access the portal for enrollment, forms, and communication.
• BrightwheelcoreTechnology or IntegrationEarly Childhood management platform for daily updates, photos, attendance records, and tuition payments. Used for intake process, enrollment, and ongoing family communication for daycare, preschool, and pre-K programs.
• Experience Curriculum by BrightwheelcoreTechnology or IntegrationResearch-based early learning curriculum used in Daycare and Preschool classrooms. Combines digital lesson planning with hands-on monthly material kits covering 8 learning domains, 36 skills, and 73 subskills.
• Islamic Schools League of America (ISLA)coreOthersProfessional network membership. Founded 1998, supports member schools through professional development, research, best-practice sharing, and accreditation support. Membership valid through April 3, 2027.
• CogniacoreOthersGlobal nonprofit accreditation body formerly AdvancED. Accreditation awarded June 17, 2022. Recognized by NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI. Serves more than 36,000 institutions across 85 countries.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Al-Noor Academy: Private Islamic school serving K-12 in New Jersey with a similar continuous-program structure. Comparable as a tuition-driven, faith-based private school in a high-cost metro area competing for Muslim-family enrollment.
• Universal Academy: PreK-12 Islamic school in Michigan offering a full continuous faith-based program with Cognia accreditation. Directly comparable business model: cradle-through-graduation Islamic education with tuition-driven revenue and competing for similar Muslim-family demographics at national scale.
• Bayan Claremont Islamic School: K-12 Islamic school in Claremont, California, offering a continuous faith-based program with AP and college-prep tracks. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and programmatic depth to Alim Academy's K-12 offering.
• Brighter Horizons Academy: K-12 Cognia-accredited Islamic school in Plano, Texas. Comparable as a similarly accredited full-time Islamic school with dual enrollment-style college readiness, competing for the same kind of tuition-paying Muslim family segment in another major metro.
• ICC Academy: Islamic K-12 school network with campuses in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Comparable as a faith-based private school offering continuous daycare-through-12 programs with AP and college-prep tracks, serving a similar Muslim-family demographic at multi-site scale.
• Tarbiyah Academy: Faith-based K-12 Islamic school in Chantilly, Virginia, also serving the DMV market. Directly comparable as a Cognia-style private Islamic school competing for the same Muslim families in the greater Washington region, with overlapping grade levels and community positioning.

Others

• Blackbaud: School management platform provider used by Alim Academy for K-12 grades, enrollment, and parent communications. Comparable as a key technology enabler whose product roadmap directly affects Alim Academy's operations.
• Montgomery College: Maryland community college that hosts Alim Academy's dual enrollment program, allowing students to earn up to 30 college credits. Comparable as the core higher-education partner whose credit offerings drive the school's college-readiness value proposition.
• Islamic Schools League of America (ISLA): Industry association of 100+ full-time Islamic schools across the U.S. Alim Academy is a member in good standing. Comparable as the network of peer institutions and source of accreditation support, professional development, and best-practice sharing.

Emerging players

• IQRA Academy: Smaller faith-based Islamic school offering partial K-12 programs at select sites. Comparable mission and target audience but typically narrower programmatic depth than Alim Academy's full K-12 + dual enrollment offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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