Our Foundation
Manarah Islamic Academy is the foundation upon which we strive to build an Islamic community that adheres to the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah.
Our Legacy
Manarah started with a humble beginning of less than 10 students in 2004. We have consistently grown over the years to our current enrollment of over 140 students.
Committed Team
Teachers, administrators, volunteers, parents, students and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission and serve as excellent role models.
Head of School/Principal
Dr Debbie Badawi

Dr. Debbie Badawi brings a plethora of teaching and leadership experience that spans over two decades. She demonstrates expertise in K-12 education and holds several credentials. They include a Doctorate in Educational Leadership & Administration, a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Secondary Education/English, and multiple certifications in teaching, instruction, and supervision. Her diverse elementary and secondary school experience spans the public, private, juvenile justice, and international sectors of education.
Her success is grounded in building personal and authentic relationships with people and is driven by being steadfast in service to others. Dr. Debbie’s ability to establish and nurture high functioning teams with a keen focus on quality and excellence produces future driven, exponential, comprehensive results for the organization she serves. She leads others to dream big, reach high, and rise to the challenges of educational innovation and transformation.
Dr. Debbie is excited to have the opportunity to lead Manarah to provide the highest quality education and graduate students who will practice Islam as a complete way of life and become the leaders of a thriving Islamic community that adheres to the Qur’an and Sunnah.
Testimonials
State of Art
Large classrooms to allow easy movement and team work. Indoor gym that supports different sports and activities. Well-equipped computer room for elementary students. Individualized Chromebook for all students in middle school. Dedicated rooms for Science Lab, Library, and Art Studio
Academic Achievements
We are proud of the academic achievements of our students at Manarah. A majority of our students that go to public school are admitted into gifted or advanced classes in their respective schools. Our Alumni currently attend MIT, Stanford, Penn State, Drexel, University of Pittsburgh, Emory, etc. Manarah students score higher on standardized tests.
Affordable
Our goal at Manarah is not to make profit and that is why we keep our tuition fee very low. In comparison to other private schools in the east coast with similar facility and educational standards, Manarah fees are lower! Manarah offers assistance for lower-income families. Applications are strictly confidential and handled with great dignity and compassion.
Contact Us
Our school is from PreK – 7th grade. We also have a full-time Hifz program.
Contact us for additional details:
Working Hours:
- Mon-Fri 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Sat-Sun: Closed
We invite you to visit us and we hope that you will make Manarah the next home for your children education.