Excellent
#8 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 2% of private schools
Washington Episcopal School
Elementary School · Bethesda, MD
A private elementary school in Bethesda, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5600 LITTLE FALLS PKWY, Bethesda, MD 20816
- 6.7:1 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 Washington Episcopal School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$231,284
Median home value
$1,166,100
Median rent
$2,723/mo
College educated
88.8%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20816; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Westbrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Concord Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Little Flower SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 249 | 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.
Washington Episcopal School is listed in Bethesda, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Washington Episcopal School
Washington Episcopal School is a private elementary school in Bethesda, MD, serving approximately 290 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Episcopal School
What grades does Washington Episcopal School serve?
Washington Episcopal School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Washington Episcopal School?
Washington Episcopal School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Episcopal School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Episcopal School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Washington Episcopal School rank in MD?
Washington Episcopal School ranks #8 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Washington Episcopal School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Washington Episcopal School a private school?
Yes, Washington Episcopal School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Washington Episcopal School a religious school?
Washington Episcopal School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 208 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 652-7878
- Area population (ZIP 20816)
- 18,081
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 20816; 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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