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#201 of 378 private schools in MD
The Diener School
Elementary School · North Bethesda, MD
A private elementary school in North Bethesda, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
11701 DANVILLE DR, North Bethesda, MD 20852
- 2.8:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,496
Median home value
$646,100
Median rent
$2,212/mo
College educated
74.2%
Homeownership
41.7%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20852; 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)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxmanor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 720 | Compare → |
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 864 | Compare → |
| Executive Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Farmland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 813 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Diener School is listed in North Bethesda, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Diener School
The Diener School is a private elementary school in North Bethesda, MD, serving approximately 69 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Diener School
What grades does The Diener School serve?
The Diener School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Diener School?
The Diener School has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Diener School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Diener School is 2.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Diener School rank in MD?
The Diener School ranks #201 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is The Diener School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Diener School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Diener School a private school?
Yes, The Diener 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 The Diener School a religious school?
No, The Diener School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 69
- Gender Split
- 74% M / 26% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 299-4602
- Area population (ZIP 20852)
- 47,857
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 20852; 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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