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Green Acres School

Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8

Rockville, MD

11701 Danville Dr, Rockville, MD 20852

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 81% of independent schools in Maryland

In Rockville, Maryland, Green Acres School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 140 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of independent elementary schools in Maryland. The school day runs about 7 hours, 173 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
140
Teachers
32.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 65 girls, 75 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
173 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 81% of independent elementary schools in Maryland (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 62% of independent elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 26 independent elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    283’11–12288’13–14247’15–16228’17–18140’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K21
    K18
    122
    220
    318
    414
    511
    69
    73
    825

    Student body

    White76%
    Two or more races7%
    Asian6%
    Black6%
    Hispanic or Latino5%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Green Acres School whether it takes part.

    More about Maryland's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Green Acres School

    What grades does Green Acres School serve?

    Green Acres School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Green Acres School?

    About 140 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Green Acres 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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