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#121 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 32% of private schools
Little Flower School
Elementary School
5601 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Bethesda, MD 20816
Enrollment
249
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
249
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maryland private schools
#121 of 378
In Bethesda
#11 of 15
public schools
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Little Flower School
Elementary School in Bethesda · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Little Flower School
Little Flower School is a private elementary school in Bethesda, MD. Little Flower School serves approximately 249 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Little Flower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 6.9 · Average
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Little Flower School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Little Flower 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
BetaHow Little Flower School compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Bethesda, MD
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Little Flower School (this school) | 6.9 |
| Westland Middle | 8.6 |
| Westbrook Elementary | 9.4 |
| Wood Acres Elementary | 9.3 |
| Bannockburn Elementary | 8.8 |
| Bethesda Elementary | 9.0 |
| Thomas W. Pyle Middle | 9.2 |
| Burning Tree Elementary | 9.1 |
| Bradley Hills Elementary | 9.0 |
| North Bethesda Middle | 8.6 |
| Wyngate Elementary | 8.9 |
| Carderock Springs Elementary | 9.6 |
| Ashburton Elementary | 8.2 |
| Woodlin Elementary | 8.1 |
| Seven Locks Elementary | 9.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
5601 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, Bethesda, MD 20816
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Little Flower School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Westbrook Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wood Acres Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Somerset Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Chevy Chase), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bethesda, see our Bethesda schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Westland Middle Bethesda | 0.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Wood Acres Elementary Bethesda | 0.6 mi | 9.3 |
| Westbrook Elementary Bethesda | 0.5 mi | 9.4 |
| WASHINGTON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Bethesda | 0.7 mi | 8.7 |
| WASHINGTON WALDORF SCHOOL Bethesda | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Somerset Elementary Chevy Chase | 1.2 mi | 9.2 |
| CONCORD HILL SCHOOL Chevy Chase | 1.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Walt Whitman High Bethesda | 1.7 mi | 8.1 |
| ONENESS FAMILY SCHOOL Chevy Chase | 1.7 mi | 8.6 |
| THE BETHESDA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Bethesda | 1.9 mi | — |
| Bannockburn Elementary Bethesda | 1.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Bethesda Elementary Bethesda | 2.0 mi | 9.0 |
| GEORGETOWN DAY SCHOOL Washington | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Bethesda | 2.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Janney ES Washington | 1.9 mi | 8.9 |
| Thomas W. Pyle Middle Bethesda | 2.2 mi | 9.2 |
| LANDON SCHOOL Bethesda | 2.3 mi | 7.8 |
| THE FAMILY ACADEMY OF BETHESDA Bethesda | 2.1 mi | — |
| Key ES Washington | 2.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Bethesda | 2.2 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20816 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$231,284
Median Home Value
$1,166,100
Median Rent
$2,723/mo
Population
18,081
College Educated
88.8%
Homeownership
81.3%
Avg Commute
27.4 min
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Median Age
43.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Grantsville Elementary Grantsville, MD | 6.9 |
| New Midway/Woodsboro Elementary Keymar, MD | 6.9 |
| ST JOSEPH'S REGIONAL CATHOLIC SC Beltsville, MD | 6.9 |
| Charlestown Elementary Charlestown, MD | 7.0 |
| Germantown Elementary Germantown, MD | 7.0 |
| KRIEGER SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL Baltimore, MD | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Little Flower School
What grades does Little Flower School serve?
Little Flower School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Little Flower School?
Little Flower School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Flower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Flower School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Little Flower School rank in MD?
Little Flower School ranks #121 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Little Flower School's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Flower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Little Flower School a private school?
Yes, Little Flower School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Little Flower School a religious school?
Little Flower School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 320-3273
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