Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School
Special education school · Grades 8–12
Gaithersburg, MD
610 E Diamond Ave Ste E, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Serving families in Gaithersburg since at least 2011
Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School is a special education school in Gaithersburg, Maryland, for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. It has about 42 students and around 18 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 133% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 217 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 8–12
- Students
- 42
- Teachers
- 2.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 18.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 37 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 217 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 68% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 202 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or 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 Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School
What grades does Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School serve?
Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School serves grades 8–12.
How many students attend Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School?
About 42 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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