Students at graduation beneath a green and gold balloon arch
K–9 ISLAMIC PRIVATE SCHOOL · BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Faithful Foundations. Capable Futures.
A K–9 Islamic education in Buffalo where strong academics, character, Quran, and hands-on learning grow together.
K–9
Kindergarten to Grade 9 · 2026–27
122 Schiller St
One close-knit Buffalo campus
NYS-aligned
Core curriculum, New York State standards
Daily
Quran, Islamic Studies & Arabic, all grades
501(c)(3)
Operated by Al-Manar Foundation Inc.
WHY AL-MANAR
One education, four commitments
Why families choose us →
ق
Faith & Character
Quran, prayer, and adab woven through the day — Islam lived, not just taught.
A
Academic Readiness
Structured instruction and a clear path from kindergarten to the Regents pathway.
W
Whole-Child Growth
Clubs, martial arts, art, and service — students known and supported as people.
D
Learning by Doing
Robotics, CAD, 3D printing, and design challenges connect knowledge to skill.
A day at Al-Manar
See the full day →
8:00
Arrival & duas
A calm, supervised start to the morning
8:30
Core academics
ELA, math, science, social studies
11:00
Quran block
Recitation, tajwid, and memorization
12:30
Lunch & Dhuhr
Community meal, then prayer together
1:30
Projects & enrichment
STEM, Arabic, art, PE, clubs
3:30
Dismissal
Organized pickup and after-school options
Life at Al-Manar, this month
Boys wearing medals after Quran competition
JUN 25 · ACHIEVEMENT
Quran competition medals awarded at year-end assembly
Students presenting country booths at culture fair
OCT 10 · LEARNING
International Day: students teach the Muslim world, table by table
Students on a science museum field trip
JAN 14 · FIELD TRIP
Grades 5–6 run experiments at the science museum
Upcoming
AUG
15
Open House & campus tours, 10 AM–1 PM
SEP
6
First day of school, 2026–27
SEP
18
New-family orientation evening
Full calendar →
Three simple steps to join us
Applications for 2026–27 are open now.
1
Visit the school
Book a tour on our shared calendar
2
Apply
A short interest form — we follow up to schedule the exam & interview
3
Enroll
Complete enrollment through Brightwheel
Start Admissions
Admissions Office · (716) 000-0000
admissions@almanaracademy.org