The Winchester School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Silver Spring, MD
3223 Bel Pre Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 67% of preschools in Maryland
- Serving families in Silver Spring since at least 2011
In Silver Spring, Maryland, The Winchester School is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 6 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of preschool programs in Maryland. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 182 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 6
- Teachers
- 3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 1 girls, 5 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 182 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of preschool programs in Maryland (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of preschool programs in Maryland.
- Compared with 87 preschool programs 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 Winchester 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 Winchester School
What grades does The Winchester School serve?
The Winchester School serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend The Winchester School?
About 6 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Winchester 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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