The Springwell School
Alternative school · Grades K–8
Silver Spring, MD
9525 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in Maryland
In Silver Spring, Maryland, The Springwell School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 30 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of independent elementary schools in Maryland. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 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
- 30
- Teachers
- 5.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 15 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 69% of independent elementary schools in Maryland (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of independent elementary schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 26 independent elementary schools in Maryland.
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 Springwell 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 Springwell School
What grades does The Springwell School serve?
The Springwell School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend The Springwell School?
About 30 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Springwell 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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