An education rooted in faith, built on excellence.
A place where children are immersed in Islam while held to high academic standards, surrounded by teachers and a community who know them.
To provide a high-quality education for our students by nurturing cognitive skills for academic and positive character growth, and instilling deeply rooted Islamic values that help them achieve success.
To promote the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical growth of our students through an Islamically based education. With the active involvement of dedicated teachers, parents, and community, MAYA inspires its students to become devout, independent, creative, and compassionate Muslims who are enthusiastic about learning.
A cornerstone of the ICA community.
For 29 years, MAYA has served families across the Greater Detroit area, growing from a small community-based Islamic school dedicated to providing quality education rooted in Islamic values into a nationally accredited school and a cornerstone of the Islamic Center of America community.
Our roots run through the ICA family, and that closeness still shapes daily life here: a school where faith, learning, and community are not separate things.
Founded in 1997, MAYA School was established with a vision to provide academic excellence while nurturing Islamic identity, character, and values. Over the years, the school has grown into a respected educational institution, serving generations of students and families throughout Southeast Michigan.
MAYA is a place for those who wish to receive the best possible education in a setting where they are immersed in Islam. Our philosophy is to nurture students into upright, responsible young adults marked by academic excellence and strong Muslim character, devoted to Allah (SWT).
With the support of our administration, staff, families, and community, our students mature into adults who contribute to the betterment of society. Parents are the first teachers of their children and remain a vital part of the journey, and we actively encourage families to participate in their child's education.
The commitments behind the classroom.
Everything at MAYA grows from a few convictions about how children should be taught and raised.
A quality education held to high academic standards, delivered through a comprehensive, integrated, and interactive curriculum.
A healthy, nourishing Islamic setting where children reach their potential. Islamic principles and values are woven into the academic program, strengthening faith while enhancing mental, physical, and emotional growth.
An outstanding faculty and a sound student-teacher ratio, supported by ongoing professional development so our teachers keep growing too.
Teamwork and shared decision-making among staff, students, and parents, anchored by a code of conduct built on honesty, respect for self and others, responsibility, courtesy, and citizenship.
The people guiding MAYA.
Day-to-day leadership and a board that governs in partnership with the Islamic Center of America.
With over 13 years of experience in education, Principal Ismail has served as a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, and now principal. Her greatest joy has always been working with children and watching them grow into kind, compassionate individuals with a strong Islamic identity.
Assalamu Alaikum and welcome to MAYA School!
There is something truly special about MAYA, and it goes far beyond the walls of our classrooms. It's the warmth you feel when you walk through our doors, the smiles in the hallways, and the beautiful sense of family that makes our school feel like a second home. At MAYA, we are more than just a school. We are a community rooted in faith, love, and a shared commitment to nurturing young minds and hearts through the teachings of Islam and the Ahlul Bayt (AS).
With over 13 years of experience in education, serving as a teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, and now principal, my greatest joy has always been working with children and watching them grow. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing students develop confidence, discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and grow into kind, compassionate individuals with a strong Islamic identity.
What makes MAYA especially beautiful is the incredible team of educators and staff who pour their hearts into what they do each day. We recognize that our work goes far beyond academics. We are serving a greater purpose: nurturing a generation that carries the values, character, and love of the Ahlul Bayt (AS) into the world. Our team understands the responsibility and blessing that comes with shaping young lives, and we strive to lead by example through patience, compassion, integrity, and a genuine love for our students.
At MAYA, we believe that school should feel like an extension of home, where children feel safe, loved, challenged, and encouraged to become the best versions of themselves. We recognize that parents are their children's first teachers, and we are honored to partner with them in both their academic and spiritual growth.
To our wonderful MAYA families, thank you for entrusting us with your most precious blessings. Your trust, involvement, and continued support mean more than words can express. It truly takes a village to raise a child, and we are grateful to be part of that village.
Whether you are already part of our MAYA family or considering joining us, I hope you experience the warmth, faith, and sense of belonging that make our school so special.
Welcome to MAYA, where academic excellence, strong Islamic values, and a sense of family come together to nurture young minds, strengthen faith, and inspire the next generation!
With warmth and gratitude,
Governance in partnership with ICA.
Our Board of Trustees stewards the school's mission, finances, and long-term direction, working in close partnership with the Islamic Center of America.
Send a note and it will be directed to the Board of Trustees. For day-to-day matters, the front office can help faster.
Come see MAYA for yourself.
The mission and the philosophy are real, and they are easiest to feel in person.