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
Lornwood School
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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