Very Good
#70 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 18% of private schools
Washington Waldorf School
School · Bethesda, MD
A private school in Bethesda, MD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
4800 SANGAMORE RD, Bethesda, MD 20816
- 3.5:1 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.
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Where Washington Waldorf School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,053 | Compare → |
| Oneness Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Landon SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 3–12 | 2.7 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Sidwell Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,120 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Washington Waldorf School is listed in Bethesda, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Washington Waldorf School
Washington Waldorf School is a private school in Bethesda, MD, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Waldorf School
What grades does Washington Waldorf School serve?
Washington Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Washington Waldorf School?
Washington Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Waldorf School is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Washington Waldorf School rank in MD?
Washington Waldorf School ranks #70 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Washington Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Waldorf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Washington Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Washington Waldorf 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 Washington Waldorf School a religious school?
No, Washington Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (201) 229-6107
- 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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