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Al-azhar Islamic Foundation

160 Hawthorne Rd Barrington, IL 60010

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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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About the School

  • Located in Barrington, IL, Al–azhar Islamic Foundation is a co–ed Islamic alternative school serving grades K through 11 in a suburban community.
  • The school has a total enrollment of 63 students with a student–teacher ratio of 63:1, supported by one full–time teacher.
  • Al–azhar 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–based curriculum within a small enrollment setting.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $9,515 for elementary schools and $14,358 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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