Al-Noor Academy was established as an educational non-profit institution in September 2000 to serve the Muslim community in the greater Boston region and northern Rhode Island.
Al-Noor Academy is private Middle and High School for young men and women.
ANA teaches an excellent curriculum in all subjects taught in the public schools in Massachusetts plus the religion of Islam and the Arabic language.
The Academy is committed to providing children with quality education in an Islamic environment.
The school is dedicated to maintaining academic standards well above that of other schools in the area.
The objective of the academy is to provide the community with well learned youth with a Muslim character.
Our educational program will go beyond mere instruction in academics; it will be a complete program designed to teach Islamic values and the Islamic way of life.
The Academy provides a fertile environment for maximum social, emotional, physical and academic development of each child according to the values of Islam and challenges students to reach their maximum human potential.
The academy guides the children to lead decent contemporary lives, enrich their families, serve their community, tolerate differences, think critically, promote collaboration and respect others.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
203 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
See Parent-Student Handbook
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Varies between $5000-6000.00 per year
Admissions Director
Fatma Abdel-Wahab
Admissions Associate
Sr. Ruth (Rahma) Manion
School Notes
- Al-Noor Academy was established as an educational non-profit institution in September 2000 to serve the Muslim community in the greater Boston region and northern Rhode Island. Al-Noor Academy is private Middle and High School for young men and women. ANA teaches an excellent curriculum in all subjects taught in the public schools in Massachusetts plus the religion of Islam and the Arabic language. The Academy is committed to providing children with quality education in an Islamic environment. The school is dedicated to maintaining academic standards well above that of other schools in the area. The objective of the academy is to provide the community with well learned youth with a Muslim character. Our educational program will go beyond mere instruction in academics; it will be a complete program designed to teach Islamic values and the Islamic way of life. The Academy provides a fertile environment for maximum social, emotional, physical and academic development of each child according to the values of Islam and challenges students to reach their maximum human potential. The academy guides the children to lead decent contemporary lives, enrich their families, serve their community, tolerate differences, think critically, promote collaboration and respect others.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Al-noor Academy?
The application deadline for Al-noor Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Al-noor Academy located?
Al-noor Academy is located in the Mansfield Center neighborhood of Mansfield, MA. There are 1 other private schools located in Mansfield Center.
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