Ganon Gil Preschool and Gan Ilanot (T/K and K) is a place where families and their children grow and learn together in a nurturing Jewish Community.
Our professional and caring staff crafts a variety of learning experiences that allow every child to discover and construct knowledge about the world they live in, building skills and understanding as they progress.
Children become motivated and enthusiastic learners through a curriculum that is driven by their interests.
Jewish holidays, customs, traditions and values come alive through the hands-on experiences that are at the heart of our program.
In addition, we encourage children to express themselves through a variety of creative art and music programs. We create childhood memories, Judaic and secular.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MD School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ganon Gil Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
80 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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ganon Gil Preschool's ranking?
Ganon Gil Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Ganon Gil Preschool?
The application deadline for Ganon Gil Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Ganon Gil Preschool is Charles E Smith Jewish Day School (0.2 miles away)
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1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
0.2 miles
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Executive Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
6006 Executive Blvd Ste 100
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 496-9411
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 496-9411
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Gr: PK-K | 35 students
11701 Danville Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-4100
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-4100
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
(Catholic)
917 Montrose Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-1824
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-1824
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students
Georgetown Hill Early Childhood School At Nrc
Daycare / Preschool
11545 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 415-0777
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 415-0777
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 890 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
10900 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 493-5000
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 493-5000
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
Sheppard Pratt School-rockville (formerly Frost School
Special Education School
4915 Aspen Hill Rd
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 933-3451
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 933-3451
1.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 80 students
4920 Strathmore Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-2100
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 942-2100
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
She'arim High School
Special Education School (Jewish)
13300 Arctic Ave
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 348-1323
Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 348-1323
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 890 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
11701 Danville Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-4100
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-4100
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
(Catholic)
917 Montrose Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-1824
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-1824
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students
The Lourie Center School Of The Reginald S Lourie
Special Education School
12301 Academy Way
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 761-2732
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 761-2732
1 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 14 students Avg. class size: 8 students
Alef Bet Montessori School
Montessori School (Jewish)
6125 Tuckerman Lane
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 556-5010
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 556-5010
1.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 51 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 890 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Executive Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
6006 Executive Blvd Ste 100
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 496-9411
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 496-9411
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
11701 Danville Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-4100
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-4100
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
(Catholic)
917 Montrose Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-1824
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-1824
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students
Georgetown Hill Early Childhood School At Nrc
Daycare / Preschool
11545 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 415-0777
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 415-0777
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 99 students
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Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
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Bottom 50%10
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(703) 361-3444
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-3444
9225.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Weems Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
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Manassas, VA 20110
(571) 377-6500
Manassas, VA 20110
(571) 377-6500
9225.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Loch Lomond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 368-4128
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 368-4128
9225.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Parkside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8602 Mathis Ave
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(703) 361-3106
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-3106
9225.6 miles
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Independence Nontraditional School - Middle School
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Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6600
9225.7 miles
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