Strive Islamic School – Our Story, Approach & Vision

How Strive Began

Not a grand plan An urgent answer

Summer 2025 · The Beginning

Our children deserve a school that knows who they are.

A gap in our community became a calling and Strive was born.

August 2025 · Opening Day

24 students 6 weeks One community.

Volunteers built it. Families filled it. Many wept on day one.

Our Teachers

They had options. They chose this.

30+ years of experience. 100% committed to this mission.

Every Single Day

Islam isn't a class. It's the lens.

Our Community

They wake up excited. Every day.

That's how you know a school truly sees your child.

24 students

Opened August 2025 from idea to open doors in under 6 weeks

30+ yrs

Teacher experience seasoned educators who chose this mission

1st

Islam-centered K–5 in Elk Grove and greater Sacramento

K–5

Full program growing toward Montessori preschool and beyond

Our Approach

Whole-Child
Islam-Centered

Social & Emotional Centering

Every child is seen, known, and supported. Strive takes a whole-child approach, attending to emotional and social development alongside academic growth.

Happy Students, Happy Parents

Parents consistently report that their children are excited and eager to come to school every day a sign our environment is addressing student needs.

Global Partnerships

We have partnered with local, national, and global businesses, curriculum developers, and advocates for Islam-centered education to build a world-class program.

Vetted, Globally Recognized Curriculum

We use vetted, globally recognized curriculum and have secured a dedicated educational consultant who trains and supports our teachers throughout the entire school year.

Our Educators

Teachers who feel called to this work

The teachers who chose Strive didn't need the job. They had options. They chose this community, this mission, this responsibility before Allah ﷻ.

Every teacher is supported by a dedicated educational consultant throughout the school year ensuring every child in every classroom receives the best possible care.

"A place that solidifies the purpose of life serving Allah ﷻ and shows children how to live that purpose every single day."

Why families choose Strive

Four things you won't find
anywhere else in Elk Grove

Strive is not a private school with an Islamic Studies class. It is a completely different model where the entire educational experience is reimagined through the lens of faith.

FIRST LEGO League

We joined this prestigious global initiative, formed our own team, and competed in the seasonal challenge all in our very first year.

Coding & Robotics

Our STEM curriculum includes a dedicated coding and robotics class that students are genuinely thrilled about and deeply engaged in.

Lingo Dice Arabic

Piloting an innovative Arabic language program developed by a local Arabic specialist, teacher, and author bringing authentic language learning to our students.

LA MAS Convention

Represented Strive at the LA MAS convention, sharing our mission and vision with families, educators, administrators, and Islamic schools nationwide.

The Road Ahead

This school is permanent

Strive was never meant to be temporary. It is a sadaqah jariyah for this entire community built to outlast all of us, with a clear and transparent path toward long-term sustainability.

By Year 3, Strive is projected to reach full financial sustainability, InshaAllah helping preserve accessible, Islam-centered education for Muslim families in Elk Grove.

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2025–26 · Year One

Doors open. Community rallied.

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2026–27 · Now Enrolling

72 students · Montessori preschool expansion

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2027–28

100 students · Deepening roots

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2028–29 · InshaAllah

133 students · Full sustainability