The Woods Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bethesda, MD
6801 Greentree Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Maryland
- Serving families in Bethesda since at least 2011
In Bethesda, Maryland, The Woods Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 269 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. 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 Pre-K–8
- Students
- 269
- Teachers
- 37.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 103 girls, 166 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- American Montessori Society
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Woods Academy 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 Woods Academy
What grades does The Woods Academy serve?
The Woods Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Woods Academy?
About 269 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Woods Academy?
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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