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The Gan

7622 Castor Av
Philadelphia, PA 19152

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The Gan is a co–ed early childhood program in Philadelphia, PA, serving 54 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a large city setting.

The school has one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 54:1, offering foundational early learning instruction.

The Gan has a Jewish orientation and is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS).

Enrollment includes 15 students in kindergarten with a diverse student body representing 10% students of color.

The Gan operates within a city community and provides early childhood education consistent with local Philadelphia daycare options.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 54 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

54 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Gan?

The application deadline for The Gan is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 54 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $12,904 for elementary schools and $18,927 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).