In June 2008, the Islamic School of Columbia-Missouri successfully met all the educational standards (measure of a school's effectiveness and a process of ongoing school improvement) held by the Missouri Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (MNSAA), an affiliate of the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Associations and recognized by the United States Office of Education and Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
At the Islamic School of Columbia Missouri (ISC-M) all students must successfully complete the requirements of core subjects (Math, Science, Social studies, Language Arts, Arabic, Qur'an and Islamic studies) and special subjects (Computer, Art, PE) in order to be promoted to the next grade level.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- In June 2008, the Islamic School of Columbia-Missouri successfully met all the educational standards (measure of a school's effectiveness and a process of ongoing school improvement) held by the Missouri Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (MNSAA), an affiliate of the National Federation of Nonpublic School State Accrediting Associations and recognized by the United States Office of Education and Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). At the Islamic School of Columbia Missouri (ISC-M) all students must successfully complete the requirements of core subjects (Math, Science, Social studies, Language Arts, Arabic, Qur'an and Islamic studies) and special subjects (Computer, Art, PE) in order to be promoted to the next grade level.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Islamic School Of Columbia-missouri often compared to?
Islamic School Of Columbia-missouri is often viewed alongside schools like Al-salam Day School, Islamic School Of Greater Kansas City by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Islamic School Of Columbia-missouri?
The application deadline for Islamic School Of Columbia-missouri is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 9/3/2014
ISCM has wonderful teachers and very caring staff. My children love the school and we like to be able to involved in their education. The school has an open door policy and every one is very eager to teach and help the students.
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