Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked MD School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Jewish Community Center-ece Dept
About the School
- The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is dedicated to promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values through its programs and services to individuals, groups, and families.
- As a constituent of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, the JCC is the agency responsible for informal Jewish education, recreation, health & fitness, cultural and communal programs and activities.
- It encourages Jews to understand and express the meaning of belonging to the Jewish community and their relationship to the State of Israel.
- The Jewish Community Center serves as a common meeting ground for all Jews, respecting diversity of thinking and expression.
- In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community.
- The JCC will develop, promote, and maintain a new Jewish neighborhood that strengthens and celebrates the Baltimore Jewish community by: Maintaining that all Jews are bound together as a community and responsible for one another, Promoting an inclusive, spirited environment that celebrates the diversity of our community, and Developing mutually beneficial partnerships with other Jewish institutions.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked MD School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Jewish Community Center-ece Dept ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1854
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
232 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore is dedicated to promoting and strengthening Jewish life and values through its programs and services to individuals, groups, and families. As a constituent of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, the JCC is the agency responsible for informal Jewish education, recreation, health & fitness, cultural and communal programs and activities. It encourages Jews to understand and express the meaning of belonging to the Jewish community and their relationship to the State of Israel. The Jewish Community Center serves as a common meeting ground for all Jews, respecting diversity of thinking and expression. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community. The JCC will develop, promote, and maintain a new Jewish neighborhood that strengthens and celebrates the Baltimore Jewish community by: Maintaining that all Jews are bound together as a community and responsible for one another, Promoting an inclusive, spirited environment that celebrates the diversity of our community, and Developing mutually beneficial partnerships with other Jewish institutions.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Carlos Domacasse, 4Front Diller Program Coordinator -
- Stephanie Ziman, Director of Inclusion & Ability -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Jewish Community Center-ece Dept?
Jewish Community Center-ece Dept famous alumni include: Carlos Domacasse, 4Front Diller Program Coordinator and Stephanie Ziman, Director of Inclusion & Ability.
What is Jewish Community Center-ece Dept's ranking?
Jewish Community Center-ece Dept ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Jewish Community Center-ece Dept?
The application deadline for Jewish Community Center-ece Dept is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Jewish Community Center-ece Dept is Baltimore School Of Independent Learners (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Shafer Center For Early Intervention- The (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Beth-el (0.4 miles away)
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(410) 484-0130
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(443) 394-3760
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