Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Gan Israel Day School
About the School
- Gan Israel Preschool & Day School, accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education, offers a dual curriculum program for children Age 2 through Kindergarten.
- We believe these early years are the most important in a child's education, both secular and Jewish.
- Our highly qualified staff create a preschool experience filled with learning and exploration as they teach children through song, dance, dramatic play and art.
- Children also enjoy free play indoors and outdoors on our beautiful playground each day and go on community field trips throughout the year.
- Reading readiness activities are emphasized to prepare the children for Kindergarten.
- The Kindergarten through 1st Grade program features a well rounded General and Jewish Studies Curriculum, covering Language Arts, Math Skills, Science, Social Studies, Jewish Holidays & Concepts, Hebrew, Parsha and Prayer.
- We are proud to be using the "Open Court" system in our school, the most up-to-date classroom equipment available, and our new computer lab.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Pre-K has 8 students compared with 1 in kindergarten, making Pre-K the much larger grade.
Year Founded
1985
Campus Size
5 acres
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes
- Gan Israel Preschool & Day School, accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education, offers a dual curriculum program for children Age 2 through Kindergarten. We believe these early years are the most important in a child's education, both secular and Jewish. Our highly qualified staff create a preschool experience filled with learning and exploration as they teach children through song, dance, dramatic play and art. Children also enjoy free play indoors and outdoors on our beautiful playground each day and go on community field trips throughout the year. Reading readiness activities are emphasized to prepare the children for Kindergarten. The Kindergarten through 1st Grade program features a well rounded General and Jewish Studies Curriculum, covering Language Arts, Math Skills, Science, Social Studies, Jewish Holidays & Concepts, Hebrew, Parsha and Prayer. We are proud to be using the "Open Court" system in our school, the most up-to-date classroom equipment available, and our new computer lab.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gan Israel Day School often compared to?
Gan Israel Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Bet Yeladim Inc by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Gan Israel Day School?
The application deadline for Gan Israel Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Gan Israel Day School located?
Gan Israel Day School is located in the Hickory Ridge neighborhood of Columbia, MD. There are 2 other private schools located in Hickory Ridge.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Gan Israel Day School vs. Bet Yeladim Inc
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Gan Israel Day School is Atholton Adventist Academy (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-3
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6185 Sunny Spring
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-8449
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool
10820 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-5757
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-11 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-10
8950 Route 108, Suite 118
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Baptist
6508 Irwin Way
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-3
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Montessori School
10508 Marble Faun Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 772-8353
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-5 | 100 students
7175 Riverwood Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 381-6191
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-3
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
6185 Sunny Spring
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-8449
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool
10820 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-5757
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
10449 Green Mountain Cir
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 730-7525
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
Quick Facts
Clemens Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10320 Quarterstaff Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6866
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-6866
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Stevens Forest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6045 Stevens Forest Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6900
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6900
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Atholton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6700 Seneca Dr
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-6853
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 313-6853
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Atholton High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6520 Freetown Rd
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-7065
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-7065
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Oakland Mills Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9540 Kilimanjaro Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6937
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 313-6937
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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