Maimonides Jewish Day School (2026-27 Profile)

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Maimonides Jewish Day School

6612 Sw Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 97239

Tel: (503) 977-7850

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 34 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 34 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Jewish

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Maimonides Jewish Day School
Kind	3
1	8
2	4
3	6
4	3
5	5
8	5

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Year Founded

1985

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Student Body

Total Students

34 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

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.

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.

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Maimonides Jewish Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Maayan Torah Day School, Portland Jewish Academy by visitors of our site.

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The application deadline for Maimonides Jewish Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Maimonides Jewish Day School is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 24 other private schools located in Southwest Portland.

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The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $14,037 for elementary schools and $17,569 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Portland, OR is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).