Pathways Horizons
Special education school · Grades 7–12
Silverspring, MD
1106 University Blvd W, Silverspring, MD 20902
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+College-going
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In Silverspring, Maryland, Pathways Horizons is a special education school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 27 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 35% since 2019–20. The school reports that about 82% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 181 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 7–12
- Students
- 27
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 12 girls, 15 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 82% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 51% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 202 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
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 Pathways Horizons 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 Pathways Horizons
What grades does Pathways Horizons serve?
Pathways Horizons serves grades 7–12.
How many students attend Pathways Horizons?
About 27 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Pathways Horizons?
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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