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
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Gan is Cedar Grove Christian Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Northeast Central Christian School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Samuel Paley Early Learning (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Samuel Paley Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
2199 Strahle St
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 725-8930
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 725-8930
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
7200 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Shining Star Learning Center
(Assembly of God)
6810 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 305-1485
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 305-1485
1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 68 students
St. Matthew
(Catholic)
3040 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 333-3142
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 333-3142
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 927 students
Resurrection Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
2020 Shelmire Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 367 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6445 Bingham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-3383
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 368 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Gospel Of Grace Christian School
(Christian)
460 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-7890
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-7890
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students Tuition listed
Father Judge High School
All-boys (Catholic)
3301 Solly Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 338-9494
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 338-9494
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Sports: 14
St. Hubert Catholic High School For Girls
All-girls (Catholic)
7320 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-6840
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-6840
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Century Gospel School
(Christian)
4908 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 742-6615
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 742-6615
2.6 miles
Gr: K-10 | 158 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7200 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 624-8046
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Shining Star Learning Center
(Assembly of God)
6810 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 305-1485
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 305-1485
1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 68 students
St. Matthew
(Catholic)
3040 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 333-3142
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 333-3142
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 927 students
Resurrection Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
2020 Shelmire Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 742-1127
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 367 students
St. Jerome School
(Catholic)
3031 Stamford St
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-0637
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-0637
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Samuel Paley Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
2199 Strahle St
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 725-8930
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 725-8930
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Shining Star Learning Center
(Assembly of God)
6810 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 305-1485
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 305-1485
1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 68 students
St. Matthew
(Catholic)
3040 Cottman Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 333-3142
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 333-3142
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 927 students
St. Jerome School
(Catholic)
3031 Stamford St
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-0637
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-0637
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students
Gospel Of Grace
(Christian)
315 Central Ave
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 663-1601
Cheltenham, PA 19012
(215) 663-1601
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Tuition listed
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Chichester Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
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3/
Bottom 50%10
925 Meetinghouse Rd
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
9309.6 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 873 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Linwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1403 Huddell Ave
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
9309.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Marcus Hook Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 Market Street
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
Marcus Hook, PA 19061
(610) 485-6881
9309.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Cherry Tree Road
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 485-6746
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 485-6746
9309.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Pennell Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3300 Richard Rd
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 497-6300
9310.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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