About the School
- The Mandala School Inc in Columbia, MD, is a co–ed alternative school serving kindergarten through 7th grade with a total enrollment of 23 students.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 5 teachers on staff, supporting personalized instruction in a city–based 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
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)
Show me:
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
770 Howes Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2424
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-3
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 195 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
10220 Old Columbia Road, Suite A
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 531-1511
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-11 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-10
8950 Route 108, Suite 118
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 343-9780
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Baptist
6508 Irwin Way
Elkridge, MD 21075
(667) 701-9214
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-3
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 6-12
Alternative School
10175 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-5 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
7175 Riverwood Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 381-6191
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-11 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
9091 Snowden River Parkway
Columbia, MD 21046
(802) 424-2099
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
770 Howes Ln
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2424
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-3
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
9760 Owen Brown Rd
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-5056
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Seventh Day Adventist
6520 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 740-2425
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 195 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
10220 Old Columbia Road, Suite A
Columbia, MD 21046
(410) 531-1511
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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(703) 714-5600
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5600
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Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 714-5400
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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%)
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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/
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2000 Westmoreland St
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
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(703) 533-2600
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