Michigan Islamic Academy (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

2301 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Tel: (734) 665-8882

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Michigan Islamic Academy Photo #1 - Middle and High school Spirit day, Gru edition!

Michigan Islamic Academy Photo #2 - 8th grade cooking lesson!

Michigan Islamic Academy Photo #4 - Book Fair week!

Michigan Islamic Academy Photo #5 - MIA Fundraising Dinner 2025

Michigan Islamic Academy Photo #6 - Math Marathon!

Michigan Islamic Academy has led the way in teaching the Muslim children of various linguistic and ethnic backgrounds for over 40 years.

Michigan Islamic Academy's mission is to provide excellence in education while nurturing Muslim character. Our goals are: to apply holistic teaching methods to ensure each student's spiritual and emotional growth as well as physical and intellectual development.

to help students develop good character and God consciousness through a rigorous training program in Islamic studies.

to provide students opportunities to become responsible world citizens by instilling the importance of social activism, citizenship and community service.

to apply the most proven curriculum in helping students achieve academic excellence.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 320 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,700
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Aug. 20
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Michigan Islamic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Islamic School League of America (ISLA)
Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1985

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 5, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

320 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

Michigan Islamic Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

20 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

15 courses

List of Courses Offered

AP/Advanced Courses

AP CalculusAP US History

CalculusHonors Calculus

Average SAT score

1290

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Land's End Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Aug. 20

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,700

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Tuition Notes

Payable through FACTS, 9 month payment plan available

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Rajaa Jayyousi

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Basketball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

19 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

American Sign Language ClubArabic Honor Society

Book ClubCooking Club

Craft ClubFrisbee Club

Health ClubLego Club

Model United NationsMuslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament

National Elementary Honor SocietyNational Honor Society

National Junior Honor SocietyNewsletter Club

Peer-to-PeerRobotics Teams

STEAM ClubStudent Government Organization

Yearbook Committee

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School Notes

School Motto: “Oh Lord, Increase Me In Knowledge.” Qur’an 20:114
School Mascot: Eagle

Michigan Islamic Academy is committed to providing a dual curriculum of excellence in secular and Islamic Studies, to prepare students for leadership in the Muslim community, the greater AnnArbor area and beyond. At MIA, the joy of learning is intertwinedwith our students' journey of learning.
The MIA experience is evident in the faces of our students. Enthusiasm, joy and optimism are nurtured here in a learning community which encourages students to develop their personal interests and gifts and inspires them to reach their potential. Outstanding faculty place the needs of the children first in the classroom as they make use of creative and effective styles and strategies that capitalize on the different ways thatstudents learn, individually and collaboratively.
Our students achieve to the highest of standards, gaining acceptance to some of our states finest colleges and universities. Our alumni enter the professional world prepared to lead with sensitivity, creativity, and insight.
Together, their accomplishments bear testimony to the education they received at Michigan Islamic Academy, enabling them with confidence to be successful 21st century citizens while embracing the values of Islam. At Michigan Islamic Academy education lasts a lifetime.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Anas Aljumaily - Anas Aljumaily is an entrepreneur and investor in media, entertainment, and technology. He is also the co-founder of Gently, a disruptive logistics company operating in the United States. Along with fellow entrepreneur and Harvard classmate Elian Pres Gurwits, Aljumaily is rethinking the delivery network through Gently’s transformative, decentralized logistics system.Shortly after receiving his MBA from Harvard University in 2017, he co-founded the data science analysis company OneFour Inc. From April 2019, Aljumaily served as CEO at Fuel Consulting LLC. The media consultancy company specialized in strategy, business, and marketing and worked with established clients in the Middle East. Reflecting his lifelong interest in gaming, he co-founded an AAA video game studio in LA in 2020.Aljumaily invests in numerous early-stage companies in Europe and the United States. He focuses primarily on the media and tech spheres and has already been an early investor in six unicorns, including Form Energy, Discord, and Skillz.

Source: Verified school update

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