Established in 1980, Al-Falaq/Meraj Academy is an advanced, non-secular academy located at 11070 Old Santa Susana Pass Road in the city of Chatsworth. The school enrolls approximately 138 students on a beautiful 2.5-acre site and serves preschool through eighth grade. Meraj Academy is a fully accredited Western Association of Schools & Colleges and is based upon the foundation of Islam. The mission of the Academy is to provide a quality education as well as preserve the culture and history of Islam.
The school strives to highlight the contribution of the Islamic culture to the field of philosophy, mathematics, science, religion, English and literature, as well as inspire students to carry Islamic tradition forward. Islamic history and teachings of the Holy Qur’an are a bedrock of the school’s educational platform, as well as a broader understanding of global genres and various periods throughout history.
The Meraj Academy also provides a host of extracurricular activities to engage students including an athletics department featuring soccer and basketball. The school also sponsors speech and has their own debate team, along with a celebrated chess club, yearbook group and several computer clubs. Special events throughout the year include a Qur’an competition, math and science competitions, a popular spelling bee and a chess tournament.
Meraj Academy
Private Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
11070 Old Santa Susana Pass Rd,
Chatsworth, CA
School Details
Students
142
Head of School
Mr. Mamdouh Elalami
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Religious Affiliation
Muslim
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
9
Full Time Teachers
7
Part Time Teachers
2
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
50%
Female
50%
Asian or Pacific Islander
68.5%
Two or more races
24.3%
Black
4.5%
Hispanic
2.7%
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This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/22/2022
Meraj Academy is the best environment a parent can ask, if the priority is good values, education and good character. All my 3 kids are going there. I'm a proud Meraj Parent!
11/23/2015
This review is for Mr Garcias inventors club(after school) with hands on learning experience students are enjoying their in the clubSchool environment is great socially with like minded friendly parents and Academically, with opportunities for students to excel in interschool competitions.Teachers s...
3/7/2010
I am so glad that i chose this school for my son.The principal and teachers r great.It feels like a family to us.Other than excellent academics teachers do character building too.Love this school.
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Homes For Sale
82
Average Home Value
$1,090,268
Median Lot Size
9,583 Sq Ft
% Renters
33%
Household Income
$128,388
% of College Grads
40.3%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,325 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
67.8%
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