There are numerous daycare programs and preschools throughout the city. Primary education is provided by state schools, three state religious schools, and one semi-private religious school. All secular public schools also have the Tali Judaic enrichment track.
There are a variety of options for junior high school and high school students. Among the regular public school options are: a jr high school with a strong academic track, a brand new space and aeronautics high school which feeds into the air-force, and a smaller Branco-Weiss school for learning and behaviorally challenged students who need smaller classes and additional support. Religious boys have 2 options: the AMIT high school and the Yeshiva High School. Religious girls have 2 options as well: the AMIT high school and Ulpana Tzvia. About 10% of high school-aged students study in Jerusalem.
Maale Adumim has a well-developed program for children with special needs. Schools have both special education tracks and inclusion programs. In addition, there is an afternoon therapeutic program specifically for children with special needs. Maale Adumim has active Bnei Akiva, Ezra, and Tzofim (scouts) chapters that figure prominently into the lives of the city’s young people.