Beth Or Preschool serves the youngest members of the congregation and the surrounding community.
In a safe, loving environment, our wonderful, experienced staff provides a diverse curriculum chock full of fun and exciting learning moments and special days.
Jewish culture and tradition is integrated throughout the curriculum. Holidays are taught and celebrated on the children's level.
Weekly school-wide Shabbat celebrations in the Gitlin Family Sanctuary help our children understand the roles of our rabbinical staff.
Cantor Green introduces the children to the beauty and spirituality of Jewish music with weekly music classes and his participation in preschool Shabbat services.
Families are encouraged to participate in our Shabbat and holiday celebrations, volunteer in our classrooms and chaperone on field trips.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked PA School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten often compared to?
Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten is often viewed alongside schools like Bambi Day School by visitors of our site.
What is Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten's ranking?
Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten vs. Bambi Day School
The nearest high school to Beth Or Preschool Kindergarten is Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gwynedd-mercy Academy Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Spring House Early Learning Inc (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Spring House Early Learning Inc
Daycare / Preschool
809 N Bethlehem Pike Bldg D
Ambler, PA 19002
(267) 419-8277
Ambler, PA 19002
(267) 419-8277
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
816 Norristown Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School ![Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo]( "Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
1345 Sumneytown Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8815
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8815
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
Early Childhood Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1325 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
(215) 641-5567
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
(215) 641-5567
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 98 students Tuition listed
1632 E Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-2665
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-2665
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 200 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School ![Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo]( "Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
1345 Sumneytown Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8815
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-8815
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,223 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lakeside School ![Lakeside School Photo]( "Lakeside School Photo")
Alternative School
111 Chestnut Lane
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 542-7737
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 542-7737
3.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students
Lakeside Girls Academy
All-girls | Alternative School
111 Chestnut Ln
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-9207
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 654-9207
3.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students
Lansdale Catholic High School ![Lansdale Catholic High School Photo]( "Lansdale Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
700 Lansdale Ave
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 362-6160
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 362-6160
4.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
816 Norristown Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1632 E Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-2665
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-2665
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 200 students
Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
29 Conwell Dr
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-0150
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-0150
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Tuition listed
340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,223 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lakeside School ![Lakeside School Photo]( "Lakeside School Photo")
Alternative School
111 Chestnut Lane
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 542-7737
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 542-7737
3.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Spring House Early Learning Inc
Daycare / Preschool
809 N Bethlehem Pike Bldg D
Ambler, PA 19002
(267) 419-8277
Ambler, PA 19002
(267) 419-8277
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
816 Norristown Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-4916
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Early Childhood Education Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1325 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
(215) 641-5567
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
(215) 641-5567
1.5 miles
Gr: K | 98 students Tuition listed
1632 E Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-2665
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646-2665
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 200 students
Gwynedd Friends School ![Gwynedd Friends School Photo]( "Gwynedd Friends School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Friends)
1101 Dekalb Pike
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-5392
North Wales, PA 19454
(215) 699-5392
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 140 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Wilmington Pike
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2200
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2200
9320.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Stetson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1060 Wilmington Pike
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2700
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-2700
9320.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
West Chester Henderson High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Montgomery Ave
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3300
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-3300
9320.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Westtown-thornbury Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Westbourne Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1800
West Chester, PA 19382
(484) 266-1800
9320.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Fern Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
915 Lincoln Ave
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1600
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 266-1600
9321 miles
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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