The Foundation School of Montgomery County
Special education school · Grades 4–12
Gaithersburg, MD
220 Girard St Ste 300, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest special education school in Gaithersburg
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
In Gaithersburg, Maryland, The Foundation School of Montgomery County is a special education school for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. About 68 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 4–12
- Students
- 68
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 22 girls, 46 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 20% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 64% of special education schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 28 special education schools in Maryland.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Foundation School of Montgomery County 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 Foundation School of Montgomery County
What grades does The Foundation School of Montgomery County serve?
The Foundation School of Montgomery County serves grades 4–12.
How many students attend The Foundation School of Montgomery County?
About 68 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Foundation School of Montgomery County?
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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