Universal School serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade in pursuit of both spiritual and academic excellence. This private school, located on the East Side of Buffalo, New York, is affiliated with Jami Masjid and prides itself on offering meaningful Islamic, Quranic, and Arabic curriculums, along with a Hifz morning program. The school opened in 2001 and has since grown in popularity.
Students are offered a balanced experience based on “strong Islamic values and morals with the highest academic standards.” The school offers small class sizes and boasts a 100% college acceptance rate. Tuition assistance is available through two separate financial aid programs, Buffalo’s Bison Scholarship and Universal School’s Zakah funds.
This beautiful campus features a community garden with fruit trees, an updated playground and a challenging fitness course. The school encourages the neighborhood community to use the amenities after school hours, keeping with Jami Masjid’s goal to enlighten and enhance every community member’s life.
Universal School
Private Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1957 Genesee St,
Buffalo, NY
157
Students
B
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average GPA
3.71
Annual Tuition
$7,000
Religious Affiliation
Muslim
Niche Grade
B-
C
B-
B
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
18
Part Time Teachers
4
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Asian
54.7%
White
35.4%
Black
8.3%
Two or more races
1.7%
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
D'Youville University
6 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY
5 Students
SUNY Buffalo State University
4 Students
Daemen University
4 Students
New York University
2 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology
2 Students
Canisius University
2 Students
SUNY Erie Community College
2 Students
Trocaire College
2 Students
Adelphi University
1 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
2 Students
Nursing
2 Students
Biology
1 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
1 Students
Criminology
1 Students
Education
1 Students
Mechanical Engineering
1 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
1 Students
Aerospace Engineering
1 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology
1 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/28/2021
I don't recommend this school. not a good school. please don't put you, child, in this school it a terrible school.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/28/2021
I don't recommend this school. not a good school.
3/2/2018
Very good school. Teachers are knowledgeable and really helpful.
9/29/2017
This is school was a great experience for my daughter
6/12/2016
I have attended this school for a while now, and I have a lot to say. This school, is one of the very few schools, that provide a complete safe learning process in an educational, moral, and social way. Because the school is so strong in their beliefs, you will see no fighting nor horseplay, along w...
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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% Renters
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Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
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Median Age
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- 1st to 10th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
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- Pool
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Universal School is a private Muslim school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 1957 Genesee St in Buffalo, NY. Annual tuition is $7,000. The school has a total enrollment of 157 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Universal School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B. The average GPA is 3.71. The average home value in this area is $143,204. Discover additional schools in the area, like Darul Uloom Al Madania, Saints Tabernacle Of Excellence, Chesterton Academy Of Buffalo, and more. Learn more about what Buffalo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Universal School.