Below Average

#331 of 378 private schools in MD

Bethesda Country Day School

Elementary School

5615 BEECH AVE, Bethesda, MD 20814

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

15:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Pre-K – TK

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

15:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Pre-K – TK

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#331 of 378

In Bethesda

#15 of 15

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About Bethesda Country Day School

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

How it compares1.4 pts below MD schools

4.9

This school 4.9 · Below Average
MD avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 30 students, Bethesda Country Day School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Bethesda Country Day School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bethesda Country Day School compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Bethesda, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

This School

16.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

975

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.9

This School

8.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 50% vs 0%

Asian 30% vs 0%

Black 10% vs 0%

Hispanic 3.3% vs 0%

Bethesda Country Day School Bethesda Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Bethesda Country Day School (this school)	—	30	15:1	4.9
North Bethesda Middle	0.8 mi	1,163	16.6:1	8.6
Woodlin Elementary	0.8 mi	597	14.2:1	8.1
Wyngate Elementary	0.8 mi	679	17.9:1	8.9
Bradley Hills Elementary	0.9 mi	466	17.3:1	9.0
Ashburton Elementary	1.0 mi	821	16.8:1	8.2
Walter Johnson High	1.3 mi	2,984	18.8:1	7.5
Thomas W. Pyle Middle	1.8 mi	1,260	16.6:1	9.2
Bethesda Elementary	1.9 mi	584	14.6:1	9.0
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High	2.2 mi	2,369	17.4:1	7.8
Burning Tree Elementary	2.2 mi	484	15.6:1	9.1
Walt Whitman High	2.2 mi	2,042	17.5:1	8.1
Seven Locks Elementary	2.6 mi	372	14.9:1	9.7
Bannockburn Elementary	2.9 mi	424	17.7:1	8.8
Wood Acres Elementary	3.1 mi	612	17:1	9.3
Westland Middle	3.5 mi	865	15.2:1	8.6
Carderock Springs Elementary	3.7 mi	333	13.9:1	9.6
Westbrook Elementary	3.7 mi	513	16:1	9.4

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

C 3.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.6 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,235

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 64%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

D 1.3 / 10

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Enrollment 30

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 50.0%

Asian 30.0%

Black 10.0%

Two or More 6.7%

Hispanic 3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5615 BEECH AVE, Bethesda, MD 20814

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bethesda Country Day School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kensington Parkwood Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Kensington), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bradley Hills Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bethesda Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bethesda, see our Bethesda schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ROCHAMBEAU-THE FRENCH INTL SCHOOL Bethesda	0.2 mi	986	7.0
ST JANE DE CHANTAL SCHOOL Bethesda	0.2 mi	281	6.8
Woodlin Elementary Bethesda	0.8 mi	597	8.1
Bradley Hills Elementary Bethesda	0.9 mi	466	9.0
FERNWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Bethesda	0.9 mi	25	—
North Bethesda Middle Bethesda	0.8 mi	1,163	8.6
Wyngate Elementary Bethesda	0.8 mi	679	8.9
Ashburton Elementary Bethesda	1.0 mi	821	8.2
STONE RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART Bethesda	1.0 mi	719	7.6
Kensington Parkwood Elementary Kensington	1.2 mi	560	9.4
GEORGETOWN PREPARATORY SCHOOL North Bethesda	1.5 mi	507	6.7
Walter Johnson High Bethesda	1.3 mi	2,984	7.5
ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS Kensington	1.6 mi	395	7.3
LANDON SCHOOL Bethesda	1.6 mi	697	7.8
THE WOODS ACADEMY Bethesda	1.4 mi	285	7.6
Garrett Park Elementary Kensington	1.7 mi	685	8.3
THE BETHESDA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Bethesda	1.8 mi	12	—
ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC. Rockville	1.8 mi	35	6.9
Bethesda Elementary Bethesda	1.9 mi	584	9.0
Thomas W. Pyle Middle Bethesda	1.8 mi	1,260	9.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 20814 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$150,401

Median Home Value

$976,500

Median Rent

$2,329/mo

Population

30,822

College Educated

84.3%

Homeownership

52.6%

Avg Commute

28.1 min

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Median Age

41.3

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 42 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 41 Some Transit
Bike Score: 60 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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
Phone: (301) 530-6999

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