This paper focuses on the educational attainment of Muslim women in North Malabar in general and those who are from Matriarchal families in particular. The objectives of the study were to find out the educational status of Muslim women in matriarchal families of North Malabar and to identify the causes of their educational backwardness. Survey method was used for the study. The sample comprises of 200 Muslim women belonging to the age group of 16 to24 years. Self administered questionnaire and interview schedule were the tools employed for the study. Percentage analysis was used to analyse and interpret data. The findings reveal that though there seem to be progress in the school education of Muslim girls belonging to Matriarchal families, their educational attainment in higher education is not satisfactory. There are various causes that hinder their education. They include early marriage, gender disparity, more emphasis for religious education, lack of higher educational and job opportunities, financial constraints, lack of educational awareness among parents, etc. Therefore, this study suggests that, different stake holders, especially policy makers and religious leaders, should take initiatives for upbringing the Muslim women from matriarchal families of North Malabar in to mainstream of education as they are still in a backward position compared to other sections of the same community.