Washington Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bethesda, MD
5600 Little Falls Pkwy, Bethesda, MD 20816
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Christian school in Bethesda
- Smaller classes than 86% of Christian schools in Maryland
- Serving families in Bethesda since at least 2011
Washington Episcopal School is an Episcopal private school in Bethesda, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 285 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Christian elementary schools in Maryland. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 173 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
- 285
- Teachers
- 50.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 135 girls, 150 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Episcopal
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 86% of Christian elementary schools in Maryland (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 93% of Christian elementary schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 71 Christian 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 Association of Episcopal Schools
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- 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 Washington Episcopal 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 Washington Episcopal School
What grades does Washington Episcopal School serve?
Washington Episcopal School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Washington Episcopal School?
About 285 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Washington Episcopal 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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