Maayan Torah Day School vs. Portland Jewish Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
Maayan Torah Day School in Portland, OR, serves 84 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a large suburban community.
Founded in 2024, this co–ed school offers a Jewish–oriented elementary and middle school program with a special emphasis.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with eight teachers on staff.
Maayan Torah Day School is a member of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools and Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools.
Located in Southwest Portland, the school provides education in a suburban setting with a focus on grades PK–8.
PJA is an inclusive Jewish community school that welcomes families of all backgrounds.
PJA offers a unique education infused with Jewish values that emphasizes collaborative learning, critical thinking, social-emotional development, community engagement, and character development.
Students are empowered to 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
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2024
1961
Students Body
Total Students
84 students
264 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
2%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
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97
Pre-K Students
34
-
Kindergarten Students
9
18
Grade 1 Students
11
16
Grade 2 Students
8
17
Grade 3 Students
9
20
Grade 4 Students
4
16
Grade 5 Students
4
18
Grade 6 Students
3
24
Grade 7 Students
-
20
Grade 8 Students
2
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
58 teachers
Average Class Size
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20
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
5:1
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 30 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$25,765
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
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50%
Acceptance Rate
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85%
Admissions Director
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Sarah Glass
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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2
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Science ClubWork for the World Club