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The Goddard School @ Gaither RD

Early childhood program · Kindergarten only

Rockville, MD

900 Gaither Rd, Rockville, MD 20850

Overall grade: A-

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

  • A-Class size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 5 students per teacher

The Goddard School @ Gaither RD is an early childhood program in Rockville, Maryland, for kindergarten. It has about 10 students and around 5 students per teacher. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 204 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Kindergarten only
Students
10
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5
Boys and girls
Coed · 7 girls, 3 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 6 hours
School year
204 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of preschool programs in Maryland.
    • Compared with 87 preschool programs in Maryland.

    Student body

    White40%
    American Indian or Alaska Native40%
    Asian20%

    Member of

    • National Association for the Education of Young Children

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Goddard School @ Gaither RD whether it takes part.

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    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 The Goddard School @ Gaither RD

    What grades does The Goddard School @ Gaither RD serve?

    The Goddard School @ Gaither RD serves kindergarten only.

    How many students attend The Goddard School @ Gaither RD?

    About 10 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Goddard School @ Gaither RD?

    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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