Rochester, Minnesota’s Only Full-Time Islamic School

Strong bodies.
Strong hearts.
Strong minds.

Al-Khair Islamic School serves Kindergarten through 10th grade with a full-time program that brings together serious academics, Qur’an, Islamic Studies, Hifdh, Arabic, character, and whole-child development.

75%of students are at least one grade level ahead in math
< 5 Yearsstructured pathway toward completing Hifdh
DailyQur’an, Islamic Studies, academics, and character development
K–10full-time Islamic education in Rochester, Minnesota
Why families choose Al-Khair

You should not have to choose between strong deen and strong academics.

Al-Khair was built around the Muslim student. Qur’an and Islamic Studies are not after-school extras, and academics are not treated as secondary. Students grow in both throughout the school day.

Our goal is to develop students who know their deen, think clearly, communicate well, take responsibility, care for their bodies, and continue advancing academically.

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A complete school experience

One school day. One integrated education.

Qur’an & Hifdh
Students begin at their current level and move toward memorization.
Individualized academics
Students can move ahead when they are ready.
Character & Islamic identity
Akhlaaq, responsibility, worship, and manners are part of school life.
Whole-child growth
Leadership, physical development, communication, and practical skills matter too.
Photos & Videos

See Al-Khair students in action.

Watch real moments from Qur’an, Islamic Studies, academics, physical activity, competitions, character development, and everyday school life.

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Results parents can see

Our students are expected to grow.

We look for measurable progress in academics, Qur’an, Islamic knowledge, character, and student responsibility.

75%

Approximately 75% of students are at least one grade level ahead in mathematics.

Several

Students have skipped a grade because individualized learning allowed them to advance when ready.

Shatibi Finalists

Al-Khair students have reached final rounds at the North American Imam Shatibi Qur’an Competition—a competition whose organizers describe it as North America’s premier platform for Qur’anic excellence.

2nd Place

One student earned second place in the first year of the Islamic Studies competition section.

Beyond the classroom

Our students are prepared to stand on a bigger stage.

Al-Khair is the only school in Rochester that sends students to the North American Imam Shatibi Qur’an Competition. Its organizers describe it as North America’s premier platform for Qur’anic excellence, bringing together competitors from across the continent.

Our students have reached final rounds in both Qur’an and Islamic Studies, including a second-place Islamic Studies finish in the first year that division was offered.

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Imam Shatibi Competition

High expectations create meaningful goals.

Competition gives students a reason to refine memorization, tajwīd, Islamic knowledge, confidence, and presentation under rigorous evaluation.

Family value

Clear costs and more included in tuition.

Hifdh Included

Students are automatically enrolled into Hifdh after completing Qāʿidah, with no additional Hifdh fee.

No Hidden School Fees

The published school tuition is clear, with no hidden monthly program charges added on top.

Academic-Year Payments

Parents do not make additional school tuition payments outside the academic year.

2026–27 Admissions

Is Al-Khair the right school for your family?

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