Maayan Torah Day School vs. Portland Jewish Academy
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School Overview
Overview
Maayan Torah Day School serves 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools (NSHDS).
The student:teacher of Maayan Torah Day School is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Jewish.
Portland Jewish Academy strives to ensure an academically rich environment which honors the whole child.
PJA nurtures and inspires Jewish engagement, kavod/respect, and responsibility for the world in which we live.
Our unique curriculum combines interdisciplinary learning, community involvement, and foreign language acquisition all with a values-based approach.
Students at PJA are encouraged to think critically, independently, and creatively.
They think for themselves and work for the world.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2005
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
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1961
Students Body
Total Students
90 students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
97
Pre-K Students
26
30
Kindergarten Students
8
16
Grade 1 Students
13
13
Grade 2 Students
6
17
Grade 3 Students
9
18
Grade 4 Students
10
18
Grade 5 Students
4
18
Grade 6 Students
9
29
Grade 7 Students
3
24
Grade 8 Students
2
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
27 teachers
Average Class Size
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20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:11
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$22,050
Tuition Notes
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The above cost is for day school. Early Childhood rates depend on amount of days and start at $610 per month. Tuition Assistance is available to those interested in applying.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
50%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
Admissions Director
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Sarah Glass
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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2
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Cup Stacking Club, Science Club, Work for the World Club, Writing Club