Maimonides Jewish Day School
Tel:
(503) 977-7850
Maimonides Jewish Day School was founded in September 1985 to provide a nurturing and challenging education for children. From that time until today, MJDS has placed children at the center, encouraging each child to flourish through personalized as well as classroom community learning. At Maimonides, our aspiration is to provide a strong foundation upon which every child may build for a lifetime.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1985 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 34 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- Mission:
- The mission of Maimonides Jewish Day School is to provide and promote the highest quality Judaic and Secular education to a diverse community of Jewish children. The Maimonides program synthesizes traditional Jewish learning with progressive education theory to create an academically engaging environment designed to foster a lifetime love of learning. MJDS teachers inspire a love for Judaism, and provide the tools for every child to reach personal excellence and the foundation to be responsible, compassionate members of society.
- Vision:
- Maimonides Jewish Day School is a welcoming community committed to educating Jewish children according to Orthodox tradition in a positive atmosphere infused with kindness and respect for all. Our graduates are able to fully participate in both Jewish and secular educational institutions of the highest quality. We instill our students with knowledge, values, and experiences to ensure meaningful, intentional lifelong connections to Judaism and Jewish living. Our approach to education is holistic and cooperative; we understand that educational success is collaboration between teachers, parents, community and students.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Maimonides Jewish Day School is Riverdale High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Portland Jewish Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portland Grades: NS-8 | 364 students
0 miles
6651 Southwest Capitol Highway
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-0126 0 NS-8
364 - PortlandWest Hills Learning CenterDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-K | 41 students
0.4 miles
7339 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-2579 0.4 PK-K
41 - PortlandHilltop Preschool & KindergartenAlternative School (Assembly of God)Grades: PK-K | 140 students
0.5 miles
5700 Sw Dosch Rd
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 245-5205 0.5 PK-K
140 - PortlandMaayan Torah Day School(Jewish)Grades: PK-8 | 100 students
0.6 miles
2900 Sw Peaceful Lane
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 245-5568 0.6 PK-8
100 - Portland Grades: K-8 | 320 students
0.6 miles
7945 Sw Capitol Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 245-6688 0.6 K-8
320
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