The Mandala School Inc in Columbia, MD, is a co鈥揺d alternative school serving kindergarten through 7th grade with a total enrollment of 23 students.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1 with 5 teachers on staff, supporting personalized instruction in a city鈥揵ased community.
Approximately 37% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity within the midsize city locale.
Located in Columbia's city setting, The Mandala School Inc offers programs for early elementary through middle school students in Maryland.
The school operates without a Blue Ribbon recognition and is classified under an "other" orientation affiliation in its alternative education program.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
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 Mandala School Inc?
The application deadline for The Mandala School Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to The Mandala School Inc is Atholton Adventist Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Julia Brown Schools (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Gan Israel Day School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gan Israel Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
770 Howes Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2424
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2424
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 9 students Tuition listed
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Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-3 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cradlerock Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
7246 Cradlerock Wy
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 992-6670
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 992-6670
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10220 Old Columbia Road, Suite A
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 531-1511
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 531-1511
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 195 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
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Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8950 Route 108, Suite 118
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
2.9 miles
Gr: K-10 Avg. class size: 15 students
Aami Bible Institute
(Baptist)
6508 Irwin Way
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Julia Brown Schools ![Julia Brown Schools Photo - Call us to schedule a tour of our Montessori School in Columbia!]( "Julia Brown Schools Photo - Call us to schedule a tour of our Montessori School in Columbia!")
Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-3 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
The Young School
(3)
7175 Riverwood Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 381-6191
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 381-6191
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 100 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gan Israel Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
770 Howes Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2424
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2424
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 9 students Tuition listed
Julia Brown Schools ![Julia Brown Schools Photo - Call us to schedule a tour of our Montessori School in Columbia!]( "Julia Brown Schools Photo - Call us to schedule a tour of our Montessori School in Columbia!")
Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-3 Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cradlerock Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
7246 Cradlerock Wy
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 992-6670
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 992-6670
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10220 Old Columbia Road, Suite A
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 531-1511
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 531-1511
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 195 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Special Education School
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5600
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5600
9237.5 miles
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
9237.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
7510 Lisle Ave
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 506-2219
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 506-2219
9237.8 miles
Gr: PK | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1633 Davidson Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-5700
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 714-5700
9238.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2000 Westmoreland St
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
9238.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 1,226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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