Burhan Academy (Elgin, Illinois)
| Burhan Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
350 Park Street, , Illinois 60120 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°02′30″N 88°16′42″W / 42.0418°N 88.2782°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | "Knowledge, Character, Community" |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Islam |
| Established | 30 August 2024 |
| Founder | Yasir Nadeem al Wajidi |
| President | Yasir Nadeem al Wajidi |
| Vice Precident | Hamid Nazeer |
| Principal | Ashraf Arafat |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 (phased rollout) |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | ~100 (2024–25); ~250 preregistered for 2025–26 (as of early March 2025) |
| Language | English |
| Campus size | 18 acres |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Tuition | ~$5,000/year |
| Website | burhanacademy.us |
Burhan Academy is a private Islamic school located in Elgin, Illinois, United States. It occupies the historic campus of the former Elgin Academy, a 185-year-old independent school that closed in 2024. Founded by Yasir Nadeem al Wajidi, Burhan Academy offers a faith-based education that integrates academic excellence with Islamic teachings. The school aims to eventually serve students from preschool through 12th grade and has been described as potentially becoming the largest Islamic school in North America.