Nurturing the mind

Nurturing the body

Nurturing the spirit

In its creativity, dedication, innovation and vision, Northstar School will prove a guiding light to those efforts that will follow it.

IMAM ZAID SHAKIR

NURTURING THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT

Northstar School is a PreK-8th grade non-profit, independent, faith-based school in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 2002, Northstar has grown from a student body of 7 students, to one of over 150 diverse and eager young learners. Northstar has earned a reputation as a pioneer and role model in Islamic schooling, employing a range of cutting edge and time-tested educational methods.  With a dynamic curriculum that integrates classical Islamic sciences with a first-rate academic program, Northstar aspires to nurture the “mind, body, and spirit” of its children.

THE NORTHSTAR MISSION

Northstar School aims to promote human excellence by cultivating students, in every grade level, to possess a well-trained mind, healthy body, good manners, and exceptional character.  Northstar provides a holistic education where we present developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters love of learning, curiosity, mastery of core concepts, imagination, and a deep respect for the natural world in a dynamic way that cultivates spiritual, physical, intellectual, and social growth.

Northstar School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Upcoming Events

October 24, 2026
    • GiveLight Sisters' Only Succulent Arrangement Class – 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
October 29, 2026
    • Parent Education with Sabreen – 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
      @ Wird Room ( Map)
November 7, 2026
    • Northstar Fundraiser 
November 14, 2026
    • PTO Family Hike – 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
November 23, 2026
    • Thanksgiving Break – Nov 23 -Nov 27
December 10, 2026
    • Arabic Play and Recital 
December 14, 2026
    • End of Term Assessment Week – Dec 14 -Dec 18
December 21, 2026
    • Winter Break – Dec 21 -Jan 1
January 4, 2027
    • Parent Teacher Conferences/ Staff Work Day/ NO SCHOOL 
January 5, 2027
    • School Resume from Winter Break 
January 11, 2027
    • Re-Enrollment for Concurrent students – Jan 11 -Jan 22