Norwood School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bethesda, MD
8821 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in Maryland
In Bethesda, Maryland, Norwood School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 428 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of independent elementary schools in Maryland. Its enrollment has held steady since 2015–16. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 174 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
- 428
- Teachers
- 69.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 192 girls, 236 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent elementary schools in Maryland (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 92% of independent elementary schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 26 independent elementary schools in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Norwood 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 Norwood School
What grades does Norwood School serve?
Norwood School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Norwood School?
About 428 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Norwood 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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