The Diener School
Special education school · Grades K–8
North Bethesda, MD
11701 Danville Dr, North Bethesda, MD 20854
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 73% of special education schools in Maryland
- Growing: enrollment up 83% since 2011–12
- Serving families in North Bethesda since at least 2011
In North Bethesda, Maryland, The Diener School is a special education school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 75 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of special education schools in Maryland. Enrollment is up about 83% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 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 K–8
- Students
- 75
- Teachers
- 28 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 17 girls, 58 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 174 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of special education schools in Maryland (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 64% of special education schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 11 special education schools in Maryland.
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 The Diener 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 The Diener School
What grades does The Diener School serve?
The Diener School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend The Diener School?
About 75 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Diener 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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