The Gan
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Philadelphia, PA
7620 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 74% of preschools in Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Gan is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 20 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 74% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania. Enrollment is up about 900% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 20
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 13 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 74% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 79% of preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 208 preschool programs in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Gan whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Gan
What grades does The Gan serve?
The Gan serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend The Gan?
About 20 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Gan?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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