Integrated Learning
Grammar + Islamic Studies
Students practice grammar through Islamic Studies content—an example of how Al-Khair integrates academics and deen while keeping students actively engaged.
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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.
Read About Our Approach →A complete school experience
One school day. One integrated education.
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Qur’an & Hifdh
Students begin at their current level and move toward memorization.
Students begin at their current level and move toward memorization.
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Individualized academics
Students can move ahead when they are ready.
Students can move ahead when they are ready.
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Character & Islamic identity
Akhlaaq, responsibility, worship, and manners are part of school life.
Akhlaaq, responsibility, worship, and manners are part of school life.
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Whole-child growth
Leadership, physical development, communication, and practical skills matter too.
Leadership, physical development, communication, and practical skills matter too.
Explore Al-Khair
Learn more about our school.
Each part of the school now has its own page so you can quickly find the information most important to your family.
Academics
Math, reading, English, science, writing, individualized pacing, and yearly assessment.
Explore Academics →Qur’an & Islamic Studies
Qāʿidah, tajwīd, Hifdh, Aqeedah, Fiqh, Tafseer, Hadith, Akhlaaq, and Seerah.
Explore Islamic Studies →Our Staff
Meet educators with experience in Qur’an, Islamic studies, public education, science, Arabic, and homeschooling.
Meet the Team →Admissions & Tuition
Application steps, $500 monthly tuition, sibling discounts, Hifdh included, and family benefits.
View Admissions →School Calendar
See the 2026–27 academic calendar, Eid breaks, holidays, and all no-school dates.
View Calendar →Contact & Visit
Find our Rochester location, email the school, or get directions.
Contact Al-Khair →Life at Al-Khair
Photos & Videos of Al-Khair Students
See Al-Khair students during Qur’an, Islamic Studies, academics, physical activity, competitions, correction, encouragement, and everyday school life.
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Imam Shatibi Competition
Preparing Students for a Premier Stage
Al-Khair students represent Rochester at the North American Imam Shatibi Qur’an Competition, one of the continent’s premier Qur’anic competitions.
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Representing Al-Khair at Imam Shatibi
Our students step beyond the classroom and test their Qur’an and Islamic Studies knowledge in a highly competitive environment alongside students from across North America.
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Teaching the Adhkār of Daily Muslim Life
Students learn the adhkār for entering the masjid as part of an education that develops the whole Muslim child—not only what to know, but how to live as a Muslim.
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Discipline During Qur’an Time
A glimpse of the structure, focus, and discipline we expect during daily Qur’an instruction.
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Physical Strength Connected to Islamic Identity
Exercise is not separated from character. Students build strong bodies while chants and reminders reinforce confidence, discipline, and Muslim identity.
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Correction as a Teaching Moment
An example of how we correct students directly and use everyday situations as opportunities to build better judgment, manners, and responsibility.
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Recognizing Effort and Building Confidence
We intentionally recognize student effort and progress so children learn to take pride in meaningful achievement and develop confidence.
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Islamic Knowledge That Builds Confidence
Islamic Studies is taught in a way that keeps students engaged and helps them feel knowledgeable, confident, and secure in their Muslim identity.
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Teaching Students to Care for One Another
Students are taught that brotherhood, unity, and responsibility toward other Muslims are values to practice—not simply concepts to memorize.
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10 selected moments from Al-Khair
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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.
See Our Qur’an & Islamic Studies Program →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
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