Al-azhar Islamic Foundation (2026 Profile)

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Al-azhar Islamic Foundation

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Located in Barrington, IL, Al鈥揳zhar Islamic Foundation is a co鈥揺d Islamic alternative school serving grades K through 11 in a suburban community.

The school has a total enrollment of 63 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 63:1, supported by one full鈥搕ime teacher.

Al鈥揳zhar Islamic Foundation reflects student diversity with 35.82% of its enrollment representing students of color.

The school offers programming primarily for elementary through secondary grades with a locally focused educational environment.

As part of the Barrington suburban area, it provides an Islamic faith鈥揵ased curriculum within a small enrollment setting.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-11
Enrollment: 63 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-11

Student Body

Total Students

63 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Al-azhar Islamic Foundation is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-11
Enrollment: 63 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $11,007 for elementary schools and $15,969 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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