Annur Islamic School

2195 Central Avenue

Schenectady, NY 12304

25 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-11
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 19, 2023

If I could give this school a 0 I would. This school is a joke. The teachers are a joke. They don't teach the children anything. They busy trying to get food or gossip through out the day. Don't waste your money here. Your child isn't going to get the education it needs. Some of the teachers don't even teach the kids the right things. Two of my kids went to this school and I had to take them out. You don't want your child coming home saying they don't want to go back to school because the teacher yelled at them to be quite. These are kids your suppose help them grow and become better Muslims. If I was you I would be looking for a different school in the district.
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2023

After reading some of the parent/ guardian review like the one below me is outrageous! This school has changed so much since the principal came in place. My children been here for years. GREAT EDUCATION! HELPFUL TEACHERS AND STAFF! I would recommend this school to anyone. All the kids at this school are becoming great scholars and achieving more and more each day! And the school is a SAFE! There is always someone watching the kids and making sure they are safe!!!
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2023

worst school ever. The principal is very strict, disrespectful, and rude. The teachers taught my child nothing they learned. Its not safe there, bad school and also their tuition is so high that im losing money. Dont reccomend this school for your child!
Submitted by parent on February 03, 2022

Excellent school. The current principal has made a remarkable difference in helping the school run efficiently with more focus on the academic aspect, while also building a strong Islamic foundation in the students. Filled with great dedicated teachers, and overall caring environment by everyone. I can’t think of any bad apples now, but there were many years back. If you want your kids to be good students while staying on the right path, have great role models in a supportive environment, and value prayer and helping each other be better rather than competing against one another consider this school. The smaller class size was a plus- the kids do not feel left out or lost in the crowd. Investing in this school is definitely an investment for the children and community.
Submitted by parent on April 23, 2019

Won’t send my kids anywhere else, great school!
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2018

I am very pleased with this school and the new administration. They are doing a great job and the teachers are great with the students.
Submitted by other on December 09, 2016

Once a great functioning school, now, it is a dis functioned, slim-budgeted school. Though I am happy to say the old administration has been removed after numerous complaints, and almost half of the children attending removed by furious parents. This school needs a proper administration, with decent teachers. I have however, seen in my time as a student great and wonderful teachers. Sadly, they have either parted or retired.
Submitted by other on July 07, 2016

An honest appraisal of this school is what was needed! I gave an honest appraisal after my daughter was there for just 3 months and I saw first-hand how bad the administration is. There were other reviews that also gave their honest opinions about how bad the administration is. FINALLY, something was done about it! Hopefully for the benefit of the children and parents, someone will be hired that is respectful to parents, especially parents who pay a lot of money for tuition. Also someone who is fair and recognizes that they will be held accountable for how they manage an institution.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2014

AnNur is our and our children s most favorite school. Prior to AnNur they attended Craig Elementary School in the touted Niskayuna School District. We still live in Niskayuna and pay hefty school taxes to Niskayuna School District but we willingly pay added tuition to AnNur because it has proven to us to be well worth it. Ms. Wilson, Ms. Branning, Ms. Keris, Ms. Zahdan, Dr. Havana and the staff are all amazing.
Submitted by parent on July 09, 2014

This is the best school I have seen in a long time. The staff is very friendly. They sincerely care for my girls and their education. Elizabeth helped me step by step throughout the entire enrollment process. She is very helpful and understanding.
Submitted by other on June 11, 2014

Every year, in the month of June, we students would have fun days (ex.hat day, twin day, dress up as favorite character day, etc). Ever since Sr. Elizabeth came, everything is being changed. She in stubborn and always thinks she's right for every single thing. she make all decisions instead of the principal. The principal lets her beacause she in his WIFE. anyways, she cancled all June Fundays.
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2014

My kids did well here. AnNur has excellent programs to help any child from falling behind. We love AnNur School.
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2014

It's hard not to gush about AnNur, as civilized and accomplished an elementary school as you'll find. The faculty are a lovely mix of highly experienced with young and energetic, the principal on a first-name basis with every kid. The demographics are dominated by smart parents, as it were, but the make-up is also surprisingly diverse, thanks in part to the proximity of GE Labs and to a growing extent Global Foundries, which are attracting families from around the country and world. I have two very different children, one extremely bright and the other needing a ton of support just to get through the day, and we feel very confident both are getting the education they need. The school does a good job at balancing core classroom instruction with "specials"
Submitted by parent on May 23, 2014

We really could not ask for more from AnNur. The support of the school community is overwhelming. It seems like children just blossom with the great love and dedication of its teachers and staff. We made the right decision id choosing to send our boys to this school. It is the best there is in Upstate New York!
Submitted by parent on April 22, 2014

I'd like to congratulate Annur Islamic School for being granted accreditation by Advanced Ed. I'd like to give thanks to the staff, principal and administration for working hard to make this great achievement. I would especially like to thank the principal, Dr. Walid Hawana and the Executive Office Manager, Elizabeth Zahdan for putting so much time and effort into making changes for the way it should be today. Thank You
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2014

We are American converts and just moved into the community a few years back so we went to AIS to place our kids in the school and were very put off by a women who claims her name was Elizabeth although she is clearly not from the US and doesn t understand the American school system. She was very rude and turned us away from the school. She misunderstood the way things work here as far as services and transportation are concerned. To avoid the hassle of dealing with her, we decided to go with a public school. We are so disappointed and upset as to why people like her are still there misrepresenting AIS. It s their loss.
Submitted by other on October 18, 2013

Miss the old Annur. New is NOT IMPROVED, just under dictatorship. Don't bother telling me about the rules, they go over them EVERYDAY AT ASSEMBLY!
Submitted by teacher on August 28, 2013

Annur Islamic School is the very first Islamic school in the community. To the general public, the non-muslim teachers are well-informed about the attitude, morals, and way to hold one self at Annur. As an alumni of this school, I feel more than welcome there. Every school has rules that are wished to be followed, all that matters is that it's respected and listened to.
Submitted by other on August 27, 2013

Just because there are non Muslim teachers doesn't mean the school is falling apart. The non Muslim teachers are teaching subjects that have no influence on the religion, and they are certified teachers. They also have a lot of respect for the school and Islam , they follow the rules and codes. And as parents people should also try to help the school by teaching their children at home what it is like to be a Muslim and obedience , the school is their to help them learn but they cant have a 100% influence on the kids if they are treated differently and are given less restrain at home and outside of school. Also the school is working very hard to get every thing back in an organized and clean manner the best way they can.
Submitted by parent on July 31, 2013

As a parent at AIS, I'm grateful to have my children attending it. They were discovered. Thanks AIS Principal, administration, and teachers for all the hard work you have done.