Nationally accredited · Pre-K through 8th grade

A nurturing Islamic education in Dearborn.

Strong academics, daily Arabic and Islamic Studies, and teachers who know every child by name. MAYA is the school of the Islamic Center of America family.

A student writing at her classroom table in warm morning light at MAYA School
✓Nationally accredited
✓Pre-K through 8th grade
✓Family of the Islamic Center of America
Our mission

To provide a high-quality education for our students: nurturing cognitive skills for academic and character growth, and instilling deeply rooted Islamic values that help them achieve success.

Dedicated teachers, parents, and community work as one to inspire students who are devout, independent, creative, and compassionate Muslims, enthusiastic about learning.

Academics

Three programs, one continuous path.

From the first day of preschool to 8th grade graduation, every year builds on the last.

Pre-K
Preschool students drawing together at a low table in their classroom

Preschool

Play-based beginnings in a warm, faith-filled room. Early literacy, numeracy, and Quran, with plenty of time to be little.

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K – 5
Elementary students working on morning worksheets around a shared table, seen from above

Elementary

An integrated, interactive curriculum that holds high academic standards while character grows alongside them.

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6 – 8
Middle school students working on laptops together in class

Middle School

Rigorous preparation for high school and beyond, with mentorship that keeps faith and identity strong through the middle years.

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Two students reading together at their desks during class
Daily Arabic and Islamic Studies, in every grade.

Many schools treat Arabic as an elective. At MAYA it is part of every school day, from Pre-K through 8th grade, taught alongside Quran and Islamic Studies by dedicated faculty.

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Why MAYA

What families find here.

01

High academic standards

An integrated, interactive curriculum that asks more of students and gives them the support to meet it.

02

Outstanding faculty

Experienced teachers and a sound student-teacher ratio, so no child learns from the back row.

03

A nourishing Islamic environment

Faith and character are strengthened through the rhythm of the school day, not added on after it.

04

A true partnership

Teachers, parents, and community raising children together, the way it has always worked best.

Our core values
Honesty. Respect. Responsibility. Courtesy. Citizenship.

People your children will know by name.

Meet our faculty
A MAYA teacher working closely with two students at their desk

Thirty-three educators, and small enough classes that every one of them knows your child.

Early Childhood6 educators
Elementary10 educators
Middle School5 educators
Arabic and Islamic Studies7 specialists

Plus a leadership team of five, led by Principal Zeinab Ismail.

Calendar

This season at MAYA.

Open houses, conferences, and celebrations for the whole family. Parents can also book time with the principal directly through the site.

Girls playing volleyball together in the schoolyard at recess
18
Sep
Open House
Tour classrooms and meet faculty · 9:00 AM
05
Nov
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Sign-up opens two weeks before · All grades
10
Mar
Eid Celebration
Families welcome · Details to follow
"We toured three schools before choosing MAYA. It was the only place where the principal greeted my kids by name. My daughter comes home reciting Quran and talking about her science project in the same breath. That balance is exactly what we wanted."
Fatima A.
MAYA Parent

Now enrolling Pre-K through 8th grade.

Come see an ordinary school day. We think it speaks for itself.