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#331 of 378 private schools in MD

Bethesda Country Day School

Elementary School · Bethesda, MD

A private elementary school in Bethesda, MD serving grades Pre-K – TK.

Private

5615 BEECH AVE, Bethesda, MD 20814

  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,235
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index64%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D1.3 / 10
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Enrollment30
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MD

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Bethesda Country Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$150,401

Median home value

$976,500

Median rent

$2,329/mo

College educated

84.3%

Homeownership

52.6%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20814; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White50.0%
Asian30.0%
Black10.0%
Two or More6.7%
Hispanic3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bethesda Country Day School is listed in Bethesda, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bethesda Country Day School

Bethesda Country Day School is a private elementary school in Bethesda, MD, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-TK with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #331 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bethesda Country Day School

What grades does Bethesda Country Day School serve?

Bethesda Country Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.

How many students attend Bethesda Country Day School?

Bethesda Country Day School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethesda Country Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethesda Country Day School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bethesda Country Day School rank in MD?

Bethesda Country Day School ranks #331 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Bethesda Country Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethesda Country Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bethesda Country Day School a private school?

Yes, Bethesda Country Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bethesda Country Day School a religious school?

No, Bethesda Country Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – TK
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
60% M / 40% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
190 days
Setting
Small City
County
Montgomery County
Area population (ZIP 20814)
30,822
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
41.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20814; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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