Bethesda Elementary

Bethesda Elementary serves 584 students in grades kindergarten through fifth in one of Maryland's most academically distinguished communities. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 and 40 full-time equivalent teachers, the school creates an environment where individual attention supports strong academic achievement. The school demonstrates impressive performance, ranking 62nd out of 1,364 elementary schools statewide and earning recognition in the 96th percentile.

Students show particularly strong literacy skills, with 73% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading. In mathematics, 62% of students perform at or above proficient levels, reflecting solid foundational skills across grade levels. Bethesda Elementary draws families from an exceptionally well-educated community where 85% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding neighborhood in the 20814 ZIP code features a median household income of $149,657 and median home values of $941,500, creating a stable environment that supports educational excellence. With a low poverty rate of 4.3%, the community demonstrates strong resources for supporting student success. Located on Arlington Road in Montgomery County, Bethesda Elementary sits in a thriving small city setting that combines suburban family life with proximity to the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area's educational and cultural opportunities.