Excellent
#15 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 4% of private schools
Norwood School
Elementary School · Bethesda, MD
A private elementary school in Bethesda, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
8821 RIVER RD, Bethesda, MD 20817
- 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Norwood School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$240,104
Median home value
$1,142,300
Median rent
$3,155/mo
College educated
85.3%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mercy SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| German International School Washington DcPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Seven Locks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Carderock Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 333 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norwood School is listed in Bethesda, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Norwood School
Norwood School is a private elementary school in Bethesda, MD, serving approximately 428 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norwood School
What grades does Norwood School serve?
Norwood School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Norwood School?
Norwood School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Norwood School rank in MD?
Norwood School ranks #15 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Norwood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Norwood School a private school?
Yes, Norwood 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 Norwood School a religious school?
No, Norwood School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 365-2595
- Area population (ZIP 20817)
- 37,738
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 20817; 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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