Maayan Torah Day School - Jewish Elementary School and Preschool

Our warm nurturing atmosphere welcomes children and families from across the Jewish community of greater Portland.

At Maayan, we pride ourselves on:

Torah education that inspires children to love Judaism.
High student achievement in both general and Judaic studies.
A student-centered learning environment prioritizing students’ active role in the learning process.

We value the uniqueness of every child and see positive student-teacher relationships as a conduit for impactful education.

Our mission as a Torah day school is to provide a rich education to the entire Portland community. We blend excellence in instruction with student engagement techniques to maximize learning. We cultivate a love for Judaism so students carry their Jewish heritage with pride. We believe a Torah day school education is vital to Jewish life.

Maayan generally follows school closures for either Portland Public or Lake Oswego School District. If either have a late opening or school closure, the probability is that Maayan will be closed as well. We aim to send email updates, announcing any schedule changes due to weather, around 6:30 am or earlier. (School website, Facebook Page, Whatsapp will be updated, but email will be first to go out)

As always, be your best judge about traveling in inclement weather conditions to ensure your safety.

Maayan's unique educational model combines student engagement, excellent instruction, academic rigor, and a nurturing environment. We believe a warm atmosphere is an ideal place for young minds to flourish. We bring out the unique strengths of every child as we prepare future generations to be role models of Middot Tovot, Mitzvah observance, love of G-d, and Israel. Our student's academic achievements on Standardized Reading and Math assessments, as well as Judaic assessments, attest to this.

Maayan is affiliated with Torah Umesorah, Cognia, and meets national and state standards for both Judaic and Secular education.

We look forward to meeting you personally and learning more about how we can serve your family's needs.

Mrs. Ela O'Connor - Judaics Principal

Maayan, located in Portland Oregon, was founded by local members of the Jewish community who believe that a Torah day school and Jewish preschool is central to Jewish life in Portland. "Maayan" is the Hebrew term for a “spring of water.” At Maayan, we seek to instill in each student the love of Torah, as a wellspring in our lives.

Maayan offers values based education and inspires children to love Judaism and Mitzvot. Our rich academic program features academic excellence in secular studies and preparing our students for future success. In addition, we offer academic excellence in our text driven Torah/Judaic studies program. Further, our student-engaged learning environment is just what children need to help them reach their personal and academic potential.

Maayan is a Jewish day school with a full ECE program. We have a warm and inviting atmosphere. Maayan is proud to welcome students and families from across the broad spectrum of the Jewish community of greater Portland (SW Washington and Oregon), as well as new Portland residents from around the world.

Maayan Torah Day School is a member of Oregon Federation of Independent Schools (OFIS). Maayan is also an affiliate of the National Society of Hebrew Day Schools, accredited through Cognia, and is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit.

To inquire regarding 2023-24, or for waiting list information, please email info@maayanpdx.org