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#115 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 30% of private schools

Rochambeau-the French Intl School

School

9600 FOREST RD, Bethesda, MD 20814

Private

Enrollment

986

Student-Teacher

8.5:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#115 of 378

In Bethesda

#10 of 15

public schools

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Rochambeau-the French Intl School

7.0/10

School in Bethesda · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Rochambeau-the French Intl School

Rochambeau-the French Intl School is a private school in Bethesda, MD. Rochambeau-the French Intl School serves approximately 986 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Rochambeau-the French Intl School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it compares0.7 pts above MD schools
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • MD avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Rochambeau-the French Intl School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Rochambeau-the French Intl 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 Rochambeau-the French Intl School compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Bethesda, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
This School
vs
16.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
986
This School
vs
975
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.0
This School
vs
8.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 63.3% vs 0%
Black 8.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.6% vs 0%
Asian 1.6% vs 0%
Rochambeau-the French Intl School Bethesda Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Rochambeau-the French Intl School (this school) 7.0
Woodlin Elementary 8.1
Wyngate Elementary 8.9
Ashburton Elementary 8.2
North Bethesda Middle 8.6
Bradley Hills Elementary 9.0
Walter Johnson High 7.5
Thomas W. Pyle Middle 9.2
Bethesda Elementary 9.0
Burning Tree Elementary 9.1
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High 7.8
Walt Whitman High 8.1
Seven Locks Elementary 9.7
Bannockburn Elementary 8.8
Wood Acres Elementary 9.3
Westland Middle 8.6
Carderock Springs Elementary 9.6
Westbrook Elementary 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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,392
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 54%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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Enrollment 986
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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 63.3%
Two or More 20.6%
Black 8.1%
Hispanic 5.6%
Asian 1.6%
Native American 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

9600 FOREST RD, Bethesda, MD 20814

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Rochambeau-the French Intl School may also want to explore other schools in the area. LANDON SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, STONE RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART (rated 7.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bethesda, see our Bethesda schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
BETHESDA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Bethesda 0.2 mi 4.9
ST JANE DE CHANTAL SCHOOL Bethesda 0.2 mi 6.8
Woodlin Elementary Bethesda 0.7 mi 8.1
FERNWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Bethesda 0.7 mi
North Bethesda Middle Bethesda 0.9 mi 8.6
Bradley Hills Elementary Bethesda 1.0 mi 9.0
Ashburton Elementary Bethesda 0.9 mi 8.2
Wyngate Elementary Bethesda 0.9 mi 8.9
GEORGETOWN PREPARATORY SCHOOL North Bethesda 1.3 mi 6.7
STONE RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART Bethesda 1.1 mi 7.6
Kensington Parkwood Elementary Kensington 1.1 mi 9.4
Walter Johnson High Bethesda 1.2 mi 7.5
ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS Kensington 1.4 mi 7.3
Garrett Park Elementary Kensington 1.6 mi 8.3
THE WOODS ACADEMY Bethesda 1.4 mi 7.6
ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC. Rockville 1.7 mi 6.9
LANDON SCHOOL Bethesda 1.7 mi 7.8
MANOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL-ROCKVILLE Rockville 1.8 mi
HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kensington 1.6 mi 7.1
HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL KENSINGTON Kensington 1.6 mi 6.3

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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School Rating
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ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Potomac, MD 7.1
SANDY SPRINGS FRIENDS MIDDLE SCHOOL Sandy Spring, MD 7.2
BOYS LATIN SCHOOL OF MARYLAND Baltimore, MD 6.7
HOLTON-ARMS SCHOOL Bethesda, MD 7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rochambeau-the French Intl School

What grades does Rochambeau-the French Intl School serve?

Rochambeau-the French Intl School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Rochambeau-the French Intl School?

Rochambeau-the French Intl School has an enrollment of approximately 986 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochambeau-the French Intl School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rochambeau-the French Intl School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Rochambeau-the French Intl School rank in MD?

Rochambeau-the French Intl School ranks #115 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Rochambeau-the French Intl School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rochambeau-the French Intl School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Rochambeau-the French Intl School a private school?

Yes, Rochambeau-the French Intl 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 Rochambeau-the French Intl School a religious school?

No, Rochambeau-the French Intl School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
35 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
42 Some Transit
Bike Score
59 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
986
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
116
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Small City
County
Montgomery County

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