Greater Seattle families often need to balance commute, grade coverage, and school model. This directory highlights full-time academies and weekend programs in one place so parents can quickly compare Redmond, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Tukwila, and wider Eastside options. This guide is built from the school directory data already in Alif Cloud, so parents can start with a real list instead of a vague ranking.
Parents comparing Seattle options should usually sort schools by model before they sort by reputation. A full-time day school, a masjid-based weekend academy, a Quran-focused program, and a hifz track solve different family needs even when they serve the same community.
The current directory data for Seattle includes 17 schools and program listings, including 4 full-time schools, 8 weekend programs, 13 Quran programs, 3 hifz tracks, and 3 preschools. The strongest clusters in this market are around Redmond (5), Bellevue (3), Lynnwood (2), and Sammamish (2).
What Parents Should Compare First
Parents making a statewide or metro-wide search usually get better results when they narrow the list with the same few filters every time.
- Match the school model to your family routine: full-time day school, weekend program, Quran track, hifz pathway, or preschool-first option.
- Check grade continuity so siblings and future years do not force an immediate second school search.
- Look at commute honestly, especially when the strongest options are spread across several neighborhoods or suburbs.
- Ask how Quran, Islamic studies, adab, and parent communication are handled week to week.
- Verify whether the program feels organized enough to support registration, attendance, fee collection, and regular parent updates.
Schools Families Often Shortlist in Seattle
These are the schools and programs parents are most likely to compare first in Seattle. The selection leans toward variety across school models, grade spans, and cities so the guide is more useful than a single-style ranking.
Medina Academy (Redmond)
Medina Academy serves Greater Seattle families through Redmond and Bellevue campuses, combining full-time academics, Islamic values, robotics, accelerated math, and after-school options.
For parents building a shortlist, Medina Academy stands out as a full-time school, preschool, and Quran program with preschool to 12th grade coverage. Programs listed publicly include Preschool, Elementary school, Middle school, High school, and After-school programs. Languages listed in the directory include English and Arabic. Families can verify current details through Medina Academy.
AbuBakr Academy (Tukwila)
AbuBakr Academy brings together secular curriculum, Quran instruction, and a strong Tahfeed heritage to serve South Seattle families in a faith-centered K-8 setting.
For parents building a shortlist, AbuBakr Academy stands out as a full-time school, Quran program, and hifz track with kindergarten to 8th grade coverage. Programs listed publicly include K-8 academics, Quran program, Islamic studies, Tahfeed support, and Weekday and weekend Quran learning. Languages listed in the directory include English and Arabic. Families can verify current details through AbuBakr Academy.
MAPS Sunday School (Redmond)
MAPS Sunday School offers weekly Islamic education in Redmond with Quran instruction, in-person and online schedules, and an inclusive special education track for children with additional support needs.
For parents building a shortlist, MAPS Sunday School stands out as a weekend program and Quran program with ages 4 to 16 coverage. Programs listed publicly include Sunday school, Quran, Online classes, Special education Islamic session, and Parent and volunteer community. Languages listed in the directory include English and Arabic. Families can verify current details through MAPS Sunday School.
Hifz Program at Muslim Association of Puget Sound (Redmond)
Muslim Association of Puget Sound appears to offer a Hifz or Quran memorization track for students in Washington, based on public program information.
For parents building a shortlist, Hifz Program at Muslim Association of Puget Sound stands out as a hifz track and Quran program with children and youth memorization program coverage. Programs listed publicly include Quran memorization, Hifz / Tahfiz support, Contact program for current age groups, and Quran reading and recitation. Languages listed in the directory include English and Arabic. Families can verify current details through Hifz Program at Muslim Association of Puget Sound.
ICOE Islamic School (Bellevue)
ICOE Islamic School at the Islamic Center of Eastside provides an early childhood program with Quran, Arabic language instruction, and social development in an Islamic learning environment.
For parents building a shortlist, ICOE Islamic School stands out as a preschool and Quran program with pre-school coverage. Programs listed publicly include Pre-school learning, Quran instruction, Arabic language instruction, and Early childhood development. Languages listed in the directory include English and Arabic. Families can verify current details through ICOE Islamic School.
Islamic Schools Network (Lynnwood)
Islamic Schools Network operates a North Seattle campus in Lynnwood with an Islamic environment, STEAM-informed middle school programming, and a high school expansion path.
For parents building a shortlist, Islamic Schools Network stands out as a full-time school and Quran program with grades 6 to 9 coverage. Programs listed publicly include Middle school, High school pathway, Islamic education, Social emotional learning, and STEAM integration. Languages listed in the directory include English and Arabic. Families can verify current details through Islamic Schools Network.
Weekend School at Sammamish Mosque (Sammamish)
Sammamish Mosque appears to offer weekend classes, Quran study, and memorization support for local Muslim families in Sammamish, WA. This listing is based on publicly available program and contact information found on the mosque or center website and related public pages.
For parents building a shortlist, Weekend School at Sammamish Mosque stands out as a weekend program and Quran program with ages 7-10 coverage. Programs listed publicly include Weekend Islamic school, Quran reading and recitation, and Contact program for current schedule and age groups. Languages listed in the directory include English. Families can verify current details through Weekend School at Sammamish Mosque.
Weekend Islamic Studies Program at Islamic Center of Eastside (Bellevue)
The Islamic Center of Eastside runs a weekend Islamic studies program covering Quran, Hadith, Seerah, fiqh, Islamic history, and beliefs for children age 5 and above.
For parents building a shortlist, Weekend Islamic Studies Program at Islamic Center of Eastside stands out as a weekend program and Quran program with age 5 and above coverage. Programs listed publicly include Weekend Islamic studies, Quran, Hadith and Seerah, Aqaid and fiqh, and Islamic history. Languages listed in the directory include English and Arabic. Families can verify current details through Weekend Islamic Studies Program at Islamic Center of Eastside.
More Schools Parents May Want to Review in Seattle
- Islamic Schools Network: Lynnwood | Grades 6 to 9 | full-time school and Quran program
- Weekend Islamic Studies Program at Islamic Center of Eastside: Bellevue | Age 5 and above | weekend program and Quran program
- Weekend School at Muslim Association of Puget Sound: Redmond | ages 8 - 18 | weekend program and Quran program
- Quran Program at Islamic Center of Puget Sound: Lynnwood | Children and youth programs | Quran program and weekend program
- Weekend School at Islamic Center of Eastside: Bellevue | Ages 11-21 | weekend program and Quran program
- Weekend School at Sammamish Mosque: Sammamish | ages 7-10 | weekend program and Quran program
- Hifz Program at Sammamish Mosque: Sammamish | Children and youth memorization program | hifz track and Quran program
- Islamic School of Seattle: Seattle | Grade levels not listed publicly | full-time school
Questions to Ask Before You Enroll in Seattle
- Does this school model match what our family can realistically sustain each week?
- How does the program handle Quran progress, Islamic studies, and parent communication?
- Can siblings stay in one system, or will we need a second school decision soon?
- What does the commute look like in the middle of a normal week, not just on an open-house day?
- Which details should we confirm directly because schools may update grades, schedules, or fees after this guide was generated?
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of Islamic school options appear in Seattle?
The current directory snapshot includes 4 full-time schools, 8 weekend programs, 13 Quran programs, and 3 hifz tracks in Seattle. Parents should compare the school model first and then compare the individual programs inside that model.
How many schools are included in this Seattle guide?
The directory currently shows 17 schools and program listings for Seattle. This article highlights 8 core options first, then points parents to additional listings worth reviewing.
Should parents treat this as a fixed ranking?
No. The guide is meant to help parents start the comparison with real schools and programs in the market. A school that is the best fit for one family can be the wrong fit for another depending on grade span, commute, school model, and how strongly the family wants daily Islamic schooling, weekend learning, and Quran study woven into everyday life.
