Granada Islamic School

Granada Islamic School

Granada Islamic School is a K-8 school in Santa Clara, California established in 1988 by the Muslim Community Association. Granada Islamic school is the largest Islamic school in the San Francisco Bay Area, and is Accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges.

Granada Islamic School (GIS) was founded in 1988 in Santa Clara, California, in memory of Granada, Spain (Andalusia) - the beacon of Islamic civilization in the West. Granada currently has a student body of about 400 students PK-8th Grades The school prides itself in offering a well-rounded education for future generations. The mission of Granada Islamic School is to provide quality academic and Islamic education in a community that nurtures a strong Muslim identity, fosters brotherhood, and strengthens moral character.

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* [http://www.granadaschool.org/ http://www.granadaschool.org/]


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