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1. #1 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia

   Parent: Great school! Great students! Great teachers! I am so glad my child goes to such a multicultural and unique school. I’ve seen her grow so much as a learner and a person and it doesn’t hurt that she can also speak Chinese!… Read 2 reviews

   #1 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia.

   Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School

   Blue checkmark.

   Public School,

   WASHINGTON, DC,

   PK, K-5,

   2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

   Featured Review: Parent says Great school! Great students! Great teachers! I am so glad my child goes to such a multicultural and unique school. I’ve seen her grow so much as a learner and a person and it doesn’t hurt that she….

   Read 2 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 577,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

2. #7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland

   #7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.

   Burning Tree Elementary School

   Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

   K-5,

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 420,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

3. #11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland

   #11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.

   Westbrook Elementary School

   Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

   K-5,

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 331,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

4. Parent: My kids have been attending Basis since before the pandemic, and we are so impressed! Rich academic curriculum, good inclusion of the arts, excellent opportunity for differentiation based on student needs. The teachers are dedicated and so are the parents to the kids’ success. While the administration has been bumpy as the school has gotten established (only 5 years old), they earned their stripes during the pandemic. Organized, safety-focused and diligent about communication. We supplement school with sports leagues and scouting outside of school, which many parents do. Easy to do given the extensive choice you have in the DC area. Also appreciate the international study body with impressively bright students from all over the world. A real meritocracy, unlike other private schools that admit based on VIP status or connections/donations. In the next few years, this school will only continue to advance its place in the rankings…. Read 47 reviews

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5. #15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland

   #15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.

   Bannockburn Elementary School

   Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

   K-5,

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 401,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

6. #17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland

   #17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.

   Chevy Chase Elementary School

   Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

   3-5,

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 441,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

7. #20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland

   #20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.

   Wyngate Elementary School

   Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

   PK, K-5,

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 673,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

8. #22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland

   #22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.

   Kensington Parkwood Elementary School

   Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

   PK, K-5,

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 596,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

9. #25 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland

   #25 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.

   Bradley Hills Elementary School

   Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

   K-5,

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 497,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

10. #39 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland

    #39 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.

    Bethesda Elementary School

    Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

    K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 619,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

12. #44 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland

    #44 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.

    Wood Acres Elementary School

    Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

    PK, K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 583,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

13. #59 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland

    • Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

    • PK, K-5

    • •

      Rating 2.2 out of 5  5 reviews

    Parent: As a parents, I found the school to be very welcoming and safe. The teacher were available for us to talk to them…. Read 5 reviews

    #59 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.

    Somerset Elementary School

    Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

    PK, K-5,

    5 Niche users give it an average review of 2. 2 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says As a parents, I found the school to be very welcoming and safe. The teacher were available for us to talk to them..

    Read 5 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 500,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

14. #61 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland

    #61 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.

    North Chevy Chase Elementary School

    Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

    3-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 225,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

15. #5 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia

    #5 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia.

    Roots Public Charter School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    WASHINGTON, DC,

    PK, K-5,

    1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.

    Read 1 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 117,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

16. #7 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia

    • Washington, DC•

    • Public School•

    • PK, K-5

    #7 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia.

    Sela Public Charter School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    WASHINGTON, DC,

    PK, K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 260,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

17. #72 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland

    • Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

    • PK, K-5

    • •

      Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

    Parent: I have been impressed by the quality of learning and dedication of the staff. With students coming from a school rated 10/10 in Washington DC, I will say in comparison that Bayard Rustin is 12/10. Even if with the pandemic, teachers managed to keep students engaged and with a lot of activities…. Read 4 reviews

    #72 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.

    Bayard Rustin Elementary School

    Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

    PK, K-5,

    4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says I have been impressed by the quality of learning and dedication of the staff. With students coming from a school rated 10/10 in Washington DC, I will say in comparison that Bayard Rustin is 12/10…..

    Read 4 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 686,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

18. #8 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia

    Niche User: I love it. I’ve had one child that graduated and have a third in second grade…. Read 4 reviews

    #8 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia.

    Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School

    Public School,

    WASHINGTON, DC,

    PK, K-5,

    4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says I love it. I’ve had one child that graduated and have a third in second grade..

    Read 4 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 519,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

19. #81 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland

    • Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

    • PK, K-5

    • •

      Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

    Parent: Great school, my kids loved it! They have a great aftercare program as well. I switched to private school during the pandemic, put my kids miss garrett park so We are switching back!… Read 1 review

    #81 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.

    Garrett Park Elementary School

    Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

    PK, K-5,

    1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Great school, my kids loved it! They have a great aftercare program as well. I switched to private school during the pandemic, put my kids miss garrett park so We are switching back!.

    Read 1 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 729,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

20. #12 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia

    Parent: This school is really wonderful in so many ways. My children are very happy at this school and so are we. And the campus is just amazing occupying a historic building right next to Abraham Lincoln’s summer cottage. It’s truly beautiful, which enriches the children’s education. We feel really lucky to be a part of this community…. Read 5 reviews

    #12 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia.

    Creative Minds International Public Charter School

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    WASHINGTON, DC,

    PK, K-8,

    5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says This school is really wonderful in so many ways. My children are very happy at this school and so are we. And the campus is just amazing occupying a historic building right next to Abraham Lincoln’s….

    Read 5 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 540,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

21. #98 Best Public Elementary Schools in Virginia

    • Fairfax County Public Schools, VA•

    • PK, K-6

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      Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

    Alum: Such a great school! The staff and faculty are always more than ready to help! There are a lot of school events that are always enjoyable and very fun for the kids. … Read 2 reviews

    #98 Best Public Elementary Schools in Virginia.

    Fairhill Elementary School

    Fairfax County Public Schools, VA,

    PK, K-6,

    2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Such a great school! The staff and faculty are always more than ready to help! There are a lot of school events that are always enjoyable and very fun for the kids..

    Read 2 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 525,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

22. #98 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland

    #98 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.

    Ashburton Elementary School

    Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

    K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 900,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

23. #14 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia

    #14 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia.

    E.L. Haynes Public Charter School – Elementary

    E. L. Haynes Public Charter Schools, DC,

    PK, K-4,

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 350,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

24. #30 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia

    #30 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia.

    Center City Public Charter School – Brightwood Campus

    Center City Public Charter Schools, DC,

    PK, K-8,

    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 257,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

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26. #37 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia

    • Washington, DC•

    • Public School•

    • PK, K-5

    #37 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia.

    D.C. Bilingual Public Charter School

    Public School,

    WASHINGTON, DC,

    PK, K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 478,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

27. #43 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia

    #43 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia.

    Dorothy I. Height Elementary School

    District of Columbia Public Schools, DC,

    PK, K-5,

    Overall Niche Grade: B+,

    Students: 437,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

28. #49 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia

    • Center City Public Charter Schools, DC•

    • PK, K-8

    • •

      Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

    Parent: I have been a Petworth parent for many years, and I am overall pleased with the school. The art, music and dance programs have suffered greatly over the years due to obvious budget cuts. But, there are great teacher and staff who care about the education and growth…. Read 1 review

    #49 Best Public Elementary Schools in District of Columbia.

    Center City Public Charter School – Petworth Campus

    Center City Public Charter Schools, DC,

    PK, K-8,

    1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says I have been a Petworth parent for many years, and I am overall pleased with the school. The art, music and dance programs have suffered greatly over the years due to obvious budget cuts. But, there….

    Read 1 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: B,

    Students: 254,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

29. Middle School Student: It is the best school I have ever been to and has opened the gates for me to really be able to learn. I especially like language arts and my teachers truly have a broad understanding of the world and inspire us. I have read books including Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, The Power of One, Frankenstein, Henry IV, Henry V, Oedipus The King, and many more. I came in 7th grade and I thought I would have a hard time, but that was not the case. The school is so diverse and I have gotten to learn about a bunch of different cultures and it has given me a better understanding. I went to public school before and until I got to this school I did not really know whiten outstanding education was. I feel ready to share my ideas with the world. … Read 9 reviews

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Top 10 Best Bethesda, MD Public Schools (2022-23)

For the 2022-23 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 15,609 students in Bethesda, MD (there are 23 private schools, serving 6,512 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Bethesda, MD are educated in public schools compared to the MD state average of 86%. Bethesda has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maryland.

The top ranked public schools in Bethesda, MD are Bannockburn Elementary School, Walt Whitman High School and Walter Johnson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school’s combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bethesda, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Maryland public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Bethesda have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Maryland public schools.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 66% (majority Black).

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Grades

Students

Rank: #11.

Bannockburn Elementary School

Math: 89% | Reading: 91%
Rank:

Top 1%

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6520 Dalroy Ln
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1270

Grades: PK-5

| 401 students

Rank: #22.

Walt Whitman High School

Math: 86% | Reading: 91%
Rank:

Top 1%

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7100 Whittier Blvd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-4800

Grades: 9-12

| 1,991 students

Rank: #33.

Walter Johnson High School

Math: 78% | Reading: 87%
Rank:

Top 5%

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6400 Rock Spring Dr
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 740-6900

Grades: 9-12

| 2,820 students

Rank: #4 – 54. – 5.

Thomas W. Pyle Middle School

Math: 82% | Reading: 82%
Rank:

Top 5%

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6311 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-3500

Grades: 6-8

| 1,433 students

Rank: #4 – 54. – 5.

Westbrook Elementary School

Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:

Top 5%

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5110 Allan Ter
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1040

Grades: PK-5

| 331 students

Rank: #66.

Carderock Springs Elementary School

Math: 81% | Reading: 82%
Rank:

Top 5%

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7401 Persimmon Tree Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0540

Grades: K-5

| 319 students

Rank: #77.

Seven Locks Elementary School

Math: 78% | Reading: 82%
Rank:

Top 5%

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9500 Seven Locks Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-0940

Grades: K-5

| 390 students

Rank: #88.

Bradley Hills Elementary School

Math: 80% | Reading: 79%
Rank:

Top 5%

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8701 Hartsdale Ave
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 204-5210

Grades: PK-5

| 497 students

Rank: #99.

Bethesda-chevy Chase High School

Math: 76% | Reading: 82%
Rank:

Top 5%

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4301 East-west Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 740-0400

Grades: 9-12

| 2,270 students

Rank: #1010.

Wyngate Elementary School

Math: 76% | Reading: 81%
Rank:

Top 5%

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9300 Wadsworth Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1080

Grades: PK-5

| 673 students

Rank: #1111.

Burning Tree Elementary School

Math: 73% | Reading: 79%
Rank:

Top 5%

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7900 Beech Tree Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1750

Grades: K-5

| 420 students

Rank: #1212.

Westland Middle School

Magnet School

Math: 68% | Reading: 74%
Rank:

Top 10%

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5511 Massachusetts Ave
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 320-6515

Grades: 6-8

| 764 students

Rank: #1313.

North Bethesda Middle School

Math: 65% | Reading: 76%
Rank:

Top 10%

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8935 Bradmoor Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-2100

Grades: 6-8

| 1,198 students

Rank: #1414.

Wood Acres Elementary School

Math: 66% | Reading: 75%
Rank:

Top 10%

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5800 Cromwell Drive
Bethesda, MD 20816
(240) 740-1120

Grades: PK-5

| 583 students

Rank: #1515.

Bethesda Elementary School

Math: 69% | Reading: 68%
Rank:

Top 20%

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7600 Arlington Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 204-5300

Grades: PK-5

| 619 students

Rank: #1616.

Ashburton Elementary School

Math: 57% | Reading: 54%
Rank:

Top 30%

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6314 Lone Oak Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1300

Grades: PK-5

| 900 students

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Top 10 Best Private Elementary Schools in Bethesda, MD (2022)

For the 2022 school year, there are 16 private elementary schools serving 6,121 students in Bethesda, MD.

The best top ranked private elementary schools in Bethesda, MD include Washington Episcopal School, Landon School and Norwood School.

The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Maryland private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.

50% of private elementary schools in Bethesda, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Bethesda Private Elementary Schools (2022)

School

Location

Grades

Students

Landon School

All-boys

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6101 Wilson Lane
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 320-3200

Grades: 3-12

| 690 students

Norwood School

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(1)

8821 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-2595

Grades: PK-8

| 450 students

Washington Episcopal School

(Episcopal)

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(13)

5600 Little Falls Pkwy
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 652-7878

Grades: NS-8

| 321 students

Washington Waldorf School

Waldorf School

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(3)

4800 Sangamore Road
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 229-6107

Grades: PK-12

| 263 students

Holton-arms School

All-girls

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(1)

7303 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-5300

Grades: 3-12

| 657 students

Little Flower School

(Catholic)

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5601 Massachusetts Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20816
(301) 320-3273

Grades: PK-8

| 266 students

Our Lady Of Lourdes School

(Catholic)

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(1)

7500 Pearl Street
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 654-5376

Grades: NS-8

| 210 students

The Primary Day School

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(2)

7300 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-4355

Grades: PK-2

| 142 students

Rochambeau-the French Intl School

Special Program Emphasis

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9600 Forest Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-8260

Grades: PK-12

| 1,089 students

St. Bartholomew Catholic School

(Catholic)

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6900 River Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 229-5586

Grades: NS-8

| 168 students

St. Jane De Chantal School

(Catholic)

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9525 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-1221

Grades: PK-8

| 463 students

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

All-girls (Catholic)

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9101 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-4322

Grades: NS-12

| 774 students

The Woods Academy

(Catholic)

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(2)

6801 Greentree Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-3080

Grades: NS-8

| 303 students

The Greentree School

Alternative School

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6301 Greentree Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-4480

Grades: 7-12

| 5 students

Harbor School

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7701 Bradley Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-1100

Grades: NS-2

| 98 students

Mater Dei School

All-boys (Catholic)

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9600 Seven Locks Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 365-2700

Grades: 1-8

| 222 students

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Bethesda, Maryland Private Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Grades

Students

Alef Bet Montessori School Inc. (Closed 2019)

Montessori School (Jewish)

5701 Grosvenor Ln
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 556-5010

Grades: PK-K

| 13 students

C P C Health % Mgmt Advantage (Closed 2000)

Special Education School

5701 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 530-0114

Grades: 6-12

| 32 students

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  Be Known.

  

  At Norwood School, we believe that families shouldn’t have to choose between challenging academics and a joyful community. It begins with a simple promise: Your child will be known.

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  A just-right approach that delivers.

  Our approach to instruction and learning begins with a team of teachers whose first priority is to fully understand each and every student. 

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  Ignited by success.

  We celebrate that our graduates are young people committed to service and social action; young people with a commitment to deeply held values that will serve them for the rest of their lives.

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  A community of creators.

  We are a community—of collaborators, builders, performers, artists, and explorers—where wonder, resourcefulness, reflection, and joy are valued, and creativity is an essential component of every discipline.

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  How you lead your life matters.

  We have long believed that education at its heart is a moral endeavor and that a school should stand for and teach a basic set of values based upon respect for self and others.

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  Strength in our differences.

  We believe that an open mind and an appreciation for one another’s contributions is the strength of the Norwood community.

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  Be Known.

  At Norwood School, we believe that families shouldn’t have to choose between challenging academics and a joyful community. It begins with a simple promise: Your child will be known.

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  A just-right approach that delivers.

  Our approach to instruction and learning begins with a team of teachers whose first priority is to fully understand each and every student. 

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  Ignited by success.

  We celebrate that our graduates are young people committed to service and social action; young people with a commitment to deeply held values that will serve them for the rest of their lives.

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  A community of creators.

  

  We are a community—of collaborators, builders, performers, artists, and explorers—where wonder, resourcefulness, reflection, and joy are valued, and creativity is an essential component of every discipline.

  Read More

  
  

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  How you lead your life matters.

  We have long believed that education at its heart is a moral endeavor and that a school should stand for and teach a basic set of values based upon respect for self and others.

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  Strength in our differences.

  

  We believe that an open mind and an appreciation for one another’s contributions is the strength of the Norwood community.

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  REGISTER FOR A VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE: OCTOBER 1 (MIDDLE SCHOOL) AND OCTOBER 15 (LOWER SCHOOL)

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BETHESDA, MD — Elementary and middle schools in Bethesda have been ranked among the best in Maryland, according to a brand-new ranking released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.

For the inaugural list, U.S. News published rankings and data on more than 80,000 public elementary and middle schools across the United States.

Schools are ranked at the state and district levels. The best charter schools and best magnet schools ranked as stand-alone categories.

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U.S. News ranked Bannockburn Elementary and Thomas S. Pyle Middle School both ranked as the highest in the state among schools in Bethesda according to the new list. Both were ranked second for elementary and middle schools respectively.

Here’s a look at how elementary schools in Bethesda ranked compared with others in the state:

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2: Bannockburn Elementary
11: Potomac Elementary
12: Westbrook Elementary
14: Carderock Springs Elementary
16: Seven Locks Elementary
20: Bradley Hills Elementary
21: Wyngate Elementary
33: Burning Tree Elementary
59: Luxmanor Elementary
70: Bethesda Elementary
82: Wood Acres Elementary
233: Ashburton Elementary

Here’s a look at how middle schools in Bethesda ranked compared with others in the state:

2: Thomas S. Pyle Middle School
12: North Bethesda Middle
14: Westland Middle

To determine the rankings, U.S. News used data from the U.S. Department of Education to analyze two areas at each school:

• Math and reading proficiency — or how well students perform on state assessments.
• Math and reading performance — or how well they perform compared with expectations.

The state assessment data used in the rankings is from the 2018-19 school year and, therefore, predates any effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on test-taking.

Schools were also ranked within their district. Here’s how elementary schools in Montgomery County Public Schools measured up:

1. Bannockburn Elementary
2. Cold Spring Elementary
3. Wayside Elementary
4. Travilah Elementary
5. Potomac Elementary

Here are the top five middle schools in Montgomery County:

1. Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
2. Herbert Hoover Middle
3. Robert Frost Middle School
4. Cabin John Middle School
5. North Bethesda Middle

Nationally, California has 5,534 ranked elementary schools — the most of any state — followed by Texas at 4,446; New York at 2,211; Florida at 2,128; and Illinois at 2,038 schools.

California also has the most ranked middle schools with 2,319, followed by Texas at 1,942; Illinois at 1,243; New York at 1,219; and Florida at 997.

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• Due to Covid-19, complete standardized testing did not take place during the 2020-2021 academic school year. Test data: Reflects 2018 – 2019 school year.
• Expenditures: 2019
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED IN Bethesda	Grades
Ashburton Elementary School 6314 Lone Oak Dr Bethesda, MD 20817	PK-05
Bannockburn Elementary School 6520 Dalroy Ln Bethesda, MD 20817	PK-05
Bethesda Elementary School 7600 Arlington Rd Bethesda, MD 20814	PK-05
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School 4301 East West Hwy Bethesda, MD 20814	09-12
Bradley Hills Elementary School 8701 Hartsdale Ave Bethesda, MD 20817	PK-05
Burning Tree Elementary School 7900 Beech Tree Rd Bethesda, MD 20817	KG-05
North Bethesda Middle School 8935 Bradmoor Dr Bethesda, MD 20817	06-08
Somerset Elementary School 5811 Warwick Pl Chevy Chase, MD 20815	PK-05
Thomas W. Pyle Middle School 6311 Wilson Lane Bethesda, MD 20817	06-08
Walt Whitman High School 7100 Whittier Blvd Bethesda, MD 20817	09-12
Westbrook Elementary School 5110 Allan Ter Bethesda, MD 20816	PK-05
Westland Middle School 5511 Massachusetts Ave Bethesda, MD 20816	06-08
Wood Acres Elementary School 5800 Cromwell Drive Bethesda, MD 20816	PK-05
Wyngate Elementary School 9300 Wadsworth Dr Bethesda, MD 20817	PK-05

Best schools in Bethesda

• Bannockburn Elementary
• Westbrook Elementary
• Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
• Bradley Hills Elementary
• Wyngate Elementary
• Walt Whitman High
• Burning Tree Elementary
• North Bethesda Middle
• Westland Middle
• Wood Acres Elementary

Popular Neighborhoods in Bethesda

• Kenwood Park
• Westgate
• Bradmoor / Hillmead
• Edgemoor / Battery Park
• Bannockburn / Fairway Hills
• Green Tree Manor / Ashburton
• Cohasset / Woodhaven
• Sumner / Westmoreland Hills
• Wyngate
• Pearl District / Arlington North

Popular Communities Near Bethesda MD

• Arlington
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90,000 Primary education in the US. Junior school in America

Getting an elementary education in the USA is a worthy start for those who plan to study in an American high school and high school. The US educational system is different from the Russian one, and it will be easier for a child to get used to it in elementary grades. In addition, at 6-12 years old, it is easier for children to get used to a new language environment.

• Features of primary education in the USA
• Why get a primary education in the US?
• The cost of primary education in the US
• Which elementary school in the US should I choose for my child?

Features of primary education in the USA

• most children go to school at 5 years old, but in some states this age is increased to eight;
• for five-year-old students, a zero class is provided – Kindergarten. Despite the “kindergarten” name, everything is grown-up in it – there is a schedule and daily lessons;
• After grade zero, primary education in the US takes another 6 years (from Grade 1 to Grade 6).

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In elementary school, classes in all subjects are taught by one teacher (with the exception of physical education and creative disciplines). Core subjects include arithmetic and English, which is divided into reading and writing. Children also get acquainted with the structure of the world around them and get the first experience of studying the humanities in the form of the history of their region.

Starting from the third grade, students take final tests at the end of the school year. These tests are taken seriously – they determine the future educational route. Children who successfully cope with them, firstly, can count on in-depth classes and an individual curriculum, and secondly, continue their education in a stronger secondary school.

Why is it worth getting an elementary education in the USA?

Primary education in the United States has a lot of advantages compared to Russian, especially if the child is going to continue his education in this country.

• Fluent English. A child who studied in an elementary school in the United States does not need to confirm knowledge of the language when moving to a secondary school.
• Children from an early age get used to the American assessment system – testing. Accordingly, the opportunity to get a high score increases.
• Studying in an American elementary school increases the chances of studying in a good secondary school, because it will be easier to enter it.

US Primary Education Cost

In addition to public, there are many private elementary schools in the United States, the education in which is an order of magnitude better. Naturally, it is not cheap – 30-40 thousand dollars a year.

The costs are paid off by the quality of education in a private school.

The child finds himself in a friendly environment, which in every possible way motivates him to learn and develop. Small class sizes, early development of self-directed learning abilities, work with mentors, well-equipped science labs, creative and athletic fields are just a few of the benefits of studying in good US private elementary schools.

Which elementary school in the US should I choose for my child?

This issue requires careful analysis, because private schools in the United States are not limited in any way in the choice of subject teaching methods and manuals – they are different in each educational institution. Each school has its own character, values ​​and traditions, and this must be taken into account when choosing.

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is located in downtown New York. Students study here until the end of secondary education – up to 18 years old, but the junior school is located in a separate building. Each child is provided with an individual approach and curriculum that helps develop strengths. In addition to basic subjects, students get acquainted with world culture and learn foreign languages, and after the main lessons they attend creative and sports additional classes.

At Ross School , much attention in elementary school is paid not to studying subjects separately, but to establishing the relationship between them. In one lesson, students get acquainted simultaneously with history, geography, religion, philosophy and the basics of economics. There is a lot of practice in learning – children do not sit over books, but create their own model of the solar system, visit a local farm and make the first experiments in scientific laboratories.

At Pilgrim School , located in Los Angeles, has a college prep focus and has been worked on since elementary school. The curriculum is highly intensive. For example, when learning English, children also practice calligraphy and phonetics. The schedule includes two foreign languages ​​​​at once – Spanish and Chinese Mandarin.

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Primary schools and basic education in the Czech Republic

Over the past couple of decades, Czech primary education has been reformed several times. Today, schools are given greater independence in choosing the concept of education and their own positioning. As a result, many specialized and private schools have appeared. The choice has expanded significantly. The author of blog 9 talks about how primary education is organized in the Czech Republic today0092 GoStudy Alexandra Baranova.

General information

Primary education in the Czech Republic is free and compulsory for all children from the age of six, regardless of nationality or Czech citizenship. The child is sent to the first grade at the age of six, a one-year deferral is possible only on the recommendation of a teacher or doctor. Moreover, parents or guardians are liable before the law if a child over six years of age does not attend school without the necessary reason. The primary education system consists of two stages and lasts for nine years. The first stage of elementary school includes grades one through five, the second stage includes grades six through nine.

After the ninth grade, the teenager moves on to secondary school or gymnasium.

The life of junior schoolchildren in the Czech Republic differs from Russia and the CIS:

• The first teacher leads her class only to the second, and not to the fourth or fifth grade.
• Czech schools have good canteens, where children are provided with quality meals for a nominal fee. The menu has not only the first and second, but also fresh fruits and juices, and the child can choose what he likes.
• In the first years of study, much attention is paid to extracurricular activities. Children go on excursions to theaters, galleries, go to the zoo and go hiking.
• Sport in a Czech school is not just two physical education lessons a week. The guys actively play football, floorball, basketball, spend a lot of time outdoors during the “extension”. From the third grade, the schedule includes a visit to the city pool. Since 2017, the Czech Ministry of Education has made it mandatory for all elementary schools to include swimming lessons in the compulsory curriculum. In the seventh grade, children are taught to ski. And from March to November, children go to the skating rink once a week.

Parent’s opinion: Kirill J., father of twins (8 years old) tells

Advantages of primary school

In general, I am satisfied with the Czech primary school. I like that the kids are separated from the older ones, separate conditions are created for them. “Prodlenka” is organically integrated into the educational process. The child is not just drearily waiting for his parents to pick him up, but is always busy with something interesting, sometimes he even manages to do his homework.

Primary education includes playing physical culture – in Russia, for this you need to send the child to the section. In the Czech Republic, children have a lot of outdoor games at school.

It is also good that you can choose a lunch for your child from the electronic menu, take into account his food preferences, but at the same time limit the amount of sweets, rolls or dumplings.

You only need to pay for the canteen and after-school, sometimes some extra-curricular activities. Otherwise, the school does not “rip off” money from parents.

Children are not overwhelmed with homework, so parents do not have to sit for hours over lessons. At the same time, the program has a lot of puzzles for quick wits. I remember we were studying proportions and percentages in the third grade, and I could not figure out what it would be useful to me for. So, for my children, these tasks are framed in a more applied, “life-like” version. A workbook is almost always included with the textbook. In the case of mathematics, this is very cool: you can only focus on solving an example, and not on finishing your homework.

The most positive thing is the approach to interaction with the child. “I’m telling you how to do it, so do as I said” – this is about the Russian education system. In the Czech Republic, everything is discussed, the child can and should express his opinion.

Disadvantages of elementary school

During quarantine, the children switched to online learning, and it immediately became clear that it was difficult for their teacher to conduct remote lessons, primarily due to age. In general, a lot is connected with the personality of the teacher; It seems to me that younger students should have younger teachers.

All foreign children are assigned additional lessons with a teacher (Czech doučování) if it becomes clear that the child is lagging behind due to problems with the Czech language. True, there are difficulties with classmates: they tease you for being a foreigner. In this case, it is important that teachers stop this in the bud.

How can I get my child into primary school?

It is better for a foreign child to enter an elementary school after a Czech kindergarten. This will help him adapt to the language environment and make contact with classmates much easier.

The package of documents for registration in the first grade includes:

– birth certificate of the child. It must be translated into Czech and certified by a notary.

– a photocopy of the passport of one of the parents with a visa (permit, permanent residence, etc.)

If the child has already studied several classes at another school, then you must attach an extract with a complete list of subjects and grades. The extract must be translated into Czech and notarized.

The easiest way is to place your child in a local school. If parents are aiming for a more prestigious school in another area, then it is better to contact them in advance and clarify the conditions for admission.

Knowledge of the Czech language plays a key role in the academic performance of foreign children, so it makes sense to prepare in advance for going to school. The submission of documents is accompanied by a personal conversation with the director of the school, so it is better for both parents and the child to have at least conversational Czech skills.

What does primary school look like?

The school year starts on September 1st, but the Czech Republic does not have ceremonial lines or dress uniforms. Children come to school in comfortable everyday clothes. It is customary to give flowers to teachers at the end of the school year, as if in gratitude for all the difficulties experienced.

Textbooks and workbooks are provided free of charge, additional books can be borrowed from the library.

If a child falls ill, the main thing is to notify the teacher in time. No one requires medical certificates, teachers count on a responsible approach from adults. I must say that in Czech educational institutions it is generally not customary to play truant.

Student’s opinion: Xenia R., 7th grade student says:

“I have been studying in the Czech Republic for five years now. During this time, I do not remember a single case when one of my classmates just skipped a lesson. Most of the kids do their homework too. Someone fails, but it’s okay to come and ask a question, ask the teacher to explain. Therefore, I am very surprised when I talk with friends who have stayed at home. The feeling that they only think about how to study less and go to school less often.

The longest holidays in a Czech school are summer (two months) and Christmas (two weeks). In addition, children have a rest for several days at the end of October, in mid-February and at Easter. Easter holidays start at different schools at different times. The school is also closed on official public holidays. If only one or two school days fall between holidays and weekends, then you can arrange a full-fledged vacation for your child. To do this, parents need to write a letter addressed to the principal of the school.

During the summer holidays there are camps (Czech přiměstský tábor) where children both study and relax. During the school year, the class, together with the teacher, can go to the “school in nature” (Czech. škola v přírodě) .

Variants of primary schools

In the Czech Republic there are public and private primary schools, in the latter education is paid. The cost of education depends on the specialization of the educational institution, foreign languages, extra-curricular programs, technical equipment of classes and the prospects that open up for students in the process of studying and after graduation.

The basic language in schools is Czech. However, in Prague there are schools where education is conducted in English, German, French and Russian. All of them are private.

For example:

• Věda School
• German School Deutsche Schule Prag
• French Lyceum
• English School Prague British International School
• English School Riverside School Prague 90 Basic5 English School
  

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• Meridian International School Prague
• Sunny Canadian International School
• Open Gate English Grammar School and Elementary School
• Park Lane International School
• PORG Grammar School and Elementary School

Teaching at Schools with Instruction in English will cost an average of 7,800 to 22,400 euros per year. Private schools teaching in Czech are cheaper. For example, the Věda school, which has Russian language and literature, but the rest of the subjects are taught in Czech, costs 5000 – 7000 euros per year. Primary school at the prestigious PORG gymnasium – from 6158 to 6300 euros, but it is not easy to enter there.

How to choose the best school?

For starters, you can see which schools are located close to home, for example, in the atlas of education. There are also ratings of schools by district, and a separate one for Prague.

The list of the best schools in the Czech Republic is traditionally headed by Prague educational institutions:

• Gymnasium and elementary school PORG

PORG

Gymnasium and elementary school PORG is a Czech school with in-depth study of English. Funded by the Czech billionaire and former head of the energy company ČEZ Martin Roman. Of the 18 Czechs currently undergraduate students at Oxford University, 10 are PORG graduates.

• Jan Kepler Gymnasium
• Jan Neruda Gymnasium
• The first renovated real gymnasium
• Archbishop’s Gymnasium

Open Gate

The private boarding school Open Gate was founded by another Czech billionaire, Peter Kellner, who tragically died this year. It is located 30 km from Prague. Accepts children based on passed IQ tests. Scholarships are received by about 50% of students. 98% of graduates study at the most prestigious universities in the world.

What to do after graduating from elementary school?

After receiving a certificate of completion of the ninth grade, a student has two options:

• Enter and unlearn two or three years in college and at the end have a ready profession. Upon graduation, the student receives the so-called. “výuční list” and can get a job right away.
• Enroll and spend four years at an upper secondary school and obtain a matriculation certificate (Czech “maturita”). With this document, it is easier to enter any university.

The first option is preferable if the family situation forces the young person to start earning a living as soon as possible. This is also a good choice when school performance is not excellent and parents do not see the point in having a child make an effort to enter a university. Sometimes the propensity for a certain profession is so obvious that it makes sense to immediately get a basic education in this area, and postpone higher education for later.

The second option is a classic story where a person wants to study at a university, get a degree and want to build an international career.

Resume

Primary education in the Czech Republic lasts nine years and consists of two levels: grades 1-5 and grades 6-9. In contrast to the Russian system of education in Czech schools, emphasis is placed on extra-curricular activities, sports and a variety of leisure activities for children. Czech teachers do not seek to impose their point of view on kids, but on the contrary, they encourage dialogue with adults and the desire to express their own opinion. A foreign child can study in a public school free of charge on a par with Czech children. The key condition for successful study is knowledge of the Czech language.

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On the eve of the new academic year, Izvestia studied the education systems in Europe, the US and Asia, comparing them in a number of ways – from the duration of study to the subjects that are included in the program.

Where the summer vacation lasts no more than 10 days, why students in Italy are forced to change schools and what distinguishes prestigious British education – in a special article for September 1.

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Age

In most cases, children here go to school earlier than in Russia: European first-graders are usually six years old. In Italy, parents can decide when to send their child to school – teachers are required by law to accept even five-year-olds.

Schedule

Schoolchildren in Europe study longer than in Russia: sometimes they stay at school for eight hours. However, this time includes an hour break for lunch, walks on the street, excursions, games, sports. In addition, they are not given voluminous homework assignments.

Subjects

Most often, more complex subjects, such as mathematics or mother tongue, are scheduled in the morning, especially in lower grades. The standard set – mathematics, languages, exact sciences, history and social studies – is present everywhere, but the accents are placed in different ways. For example, in Italy it is believed that literature is too difficult a subject for 13-14-year-old students, so very few hours are allotted to it in the program.

Beginning of the year

In most European countries, the school year starts at the beginning of autumn, and the exact date may vary depending on the region – in hot areas, for example, students may be given an extra week of rest in the fall to make up for it in the winter.

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Grading system

The grading system is different throughout Europe, but everywhere the scale has more than Russian five points. In France, the work of students is evaluated according to a 20-point system. In Italy – by 10 points when it comes to each individual subject. At the final exams, a 100-point system is introduced, and the student is also awarded points for additional activity: sports success, performance at competitions. Therefore, an excellent student who is actively involved in sports or other extracurricular activities may end up with a mark of 110 points. Germany is closest to the Russian system – there a student can get from 1 to 6 points.

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In most European countries, schoolchildren study for 13 years, while compulsory education lasts for 10 years, followed by college or targeted preparation for entering a university.

This is how the system works in Italy or France, for example: children go to primary school at an early age – at five or six years old. This is followed by secondary school, and most often the transition is accompanied by a change of class. In Italy, this is generally a prerequisite – primary schools there are in no way connected with secondary schools, and children, having studied in the lower grades, change their educational institution. It is believed that in this way they learn to better adapt to changing life circumstances.

After graduating from high school in Italy and France, those who wish can enter the lyceum, but from that moment on, education becomes paid. The choice of a lyceum – creative, humanitarian, natural science or with an emphasis on vocational education – depends on the student’s plans for the future. In Italy, teenagers will decide their future plans at the age of 14-15.

In Germany, schooling lasts the same as in France and Italy, but the division occurs here even earlier. After graduating from elementary school, children who are less inclined to study are sent to a five-year education – after which they can receive professional specialties that do not require high qualifications. More capable students take a six-year course in a real gymnasium, after which they can additionally complete the 11th and 12th grades of the gymnasium. The 13th grade is considered very difficult and is needed only for those who plan to enter the university.

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Age

British children start school at age five, but this is a preparatory school where the focus is on play and socialization. In the primary school itself (primary school), the main subjects appear in the program. The emphasis at this time is on project work to help children make friends.

Schedule

The time a student spends at school may vary depending on the institution – it also depends on whether he is studying in a boarding school or in a regular school, and whether it is private (which in the UK very common) or state. Lessons start at 8:30 or 9hours, with a one-hour lunch break. And after classes, in most cases, children are waiting for extracurricular activities – for example, sports or work on joint projects.

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Beginning of the school year

Usually students go to school in early autumn, but the date may vary depending on the institution – sometimes, for example, lessons start even before September 1st. The school year is divided into three semesters – in summer schoolchildren rest for six weeks, in winter and spring – for 2-3 weeks.

Subjects

Basic subjects – mathematics, science, sports, language – appear in the program even in elementary school. French is the most commonly used second language in the UK. Closer to the senior classes, students get the opportunity to choose some of the subjects depending on their plans for the future and thus create an individual schedule for themselves – as a result, the composition of the class often changes from lesson to lesson.

Grading system

UK grades are based on a 100-point scale. At the same time, there is a special classification that allows you to correlate the number of points received with the level of the student. Scores from 70 points and above are equated to the domestic five, from 60 to 69 points to the four with a plus, from 50 to 59 points to the four, from 40 to 49 to the three, from 30 to 39 points to the two with a plus, and that’s all. below 30 is an absolute failure.

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Due to the prestige of its education, England stands apart from a number of European countries, although the basic principles here are very similar to the pan-European ones. Education is divided into three stages: primary and secondary schools, as well as the most difficult, pre-university years.

Much attention, especially in primary school, where children stay until the age of 11-12, is given to the socialization of students and sports.

In the UK more than in other countries, boarding houses are common, in which students study and live throughout the week. In addition, separate education for boys and girls is popular in the country – it is assumed that in this way it is possible to achieve greater equality: children have to fulfill all the duties, and not divide them according to gender, and there are no difficulties in classes due to the fact that girls in this age are often more assiduous and receptive to knowledge than boys.

USA

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Age

Americans start studying at the age of six, but in primary school the set of subjects is limited – children learn to write, read, study arithmetic. Most often, students in classes are distributed according to the level of knowledge – based on the results of tests that they pass at the very beginning.

Class schedule

Students stay at school for seven hours – on average, lessons last from 08:30 to 15:30. The entire academic year is designed for 180 days and is divided not into quarters, but into semesters. The remaining 185 days fall on weekends and holidays – there is no single system here, they are determined separately in each state and each school.

School year starts

As in Europe, the US school year starts in late August/early September, and the exact date may vary from state to state.

Subjects

As in the UK, American students can design their own program, choosing subjects that suit their future goals, abilities or interests: in junior high school this is usually no more than five subjects, in high school you can choose already most of the subjects to study independently. The compulsory ones for all include mathematics, natural sciences, English and an analogue of domestic social science. For each subject, a certain number of “credits” is assigned – the student must himself draw up the program in such a way that at the end of the semester in total he has the required number of these points.

Grading system

Grades are given in letters, there are five of them – A, B, C, D, E. However, they are still calculated according to a 100-point system. So, A – an analogue of our five – is set for 93 points or more, and less than 63 points is already E, the lowest possible rating. At the same time, school grades in the United States are not disclosed to anyone except the student and his parents.

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American children go to school from the age of six and study until about 17: the school system includes 12 classes. Children begin to prepare for school in the older groups of the kindergarten or in the preparatory school, where they enter at the age of five.

Primary school lasts 6-7 years, depending on the institution, after which children move on to secondary school, where they stay until the ninth grade. Secondary schools may be multidisciplinary, academic or vocational. This is followed by the so-called senior secondary school – grades 10-12, but those who study in them, first of all, would like to go to university after their studies.

Formally, school education is public, but the authorities of individual states can make their own changes to the general system – therefore, the life of schoolchildren may differ from state to state.

Asia

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Age

The Japanese and Chinese start school at the age of six, apart from kindergarten and preparatory groups, whose programs are much richer than in Europe.

Schedule

In China, school starts at 8-9 am, but it is assumed that by this time the student has already devoted at least an hour to self-study. Lessons end at about 4, after which the child spends a few more hours in additional classes and, if he has enough strength, devotes some time to independent study in the evening. The weekend schedule is not much different from weekdays.

In Japan, the schedule for children is about the same – classes last from 8 am to 6 pm, while, as in Europe, they have an hour break in the middle of the day. In the evening, children go to tutors or study at home on their own. And vacations are used as a chance to improve knowledge in individual subjects.

Beginning of the school year

In Japan, the school year begins in April and is associated with the beginning of a new cycle in nature. In China, it is tied to the global system – students go to school on September 1st. The study is divided into six months – the second begins on March 1, and summer holidays often last no more than 10 days.

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Subjects

Most of the time in school is spent on mother tongue and math, followed by common subjects like history, science, social studies. It is mandatory to study a foreign language, most often English.

In Japan, students learn not only modern Japanese, but also ancient and medieval Japanese. As a bonus, most schools have good sports grounds and music rooms equipped with a variety of modern instruments.

Grading system

In Japan, as in the United States, marks are given in letters – five letters in total, from A to E – each letter corresponds to a certain result on a 100-point system. China also has an alphabetical grading system.

However, the highest point of stress and the most important assessment for Chinese and Japanese schoolchildren are the results in final exams and university entrance exams. The Chinese national gaokao entrance exam, for example, lasts for three days and is a real test of endurance. The final exams are no less stressful for the Japanese – their results are published on special scoreboards, in front of which applicants gather.

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In the East, and primarily in China and Japan, the school system differs from European and American in its demands on students. If in the West the emphasis is on the social adaptation of children, their individual development and sports, then in Japan, for example, children begin to learn arithmetic in kindergarten.

In the same place they learn self-government, when four-year-olds are appointed in turn to be the senior duty officers in the group.

In both China and Japan, children’s vacation time is extremely limited, and most of their free time, even on school days, they spend on independent studies, trips to tutors and special after-school study groups. The same applies to short holidays, during which they use their free time to complete more additional tasks and further improve their level of knowledge.

As in other countries, school education here is divided into three stages: primary, secondary and final, in total it consists of 12 classes, and nine are compulsory. Moreover, parents have to pay for education in grades 10-12.

Latin America

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Age

Primary education in Argentina is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 12. A similar system operates in Cuba, where every child between the ages of 6 and 11 is required to complete a basic school course. In Brazil, primary education lasts 8 years, while in Argentina and Cuba it lasts 6 years, excluding preschool. As for secondary education, in Cuba it is divided into basic secondary, lasting 4 years, and upper secondary, which lasts 2 years. At the same time, in Brazil, secondary education can be obtained in 3 years, and in Argentina – in 5–6 years. In Mexico, children enter first grade at the age of 6. After 6 years, they move on to junior high school. After studying for another two years, students decide whether to continue their education or go to work.

Schedule

Argentinean schools have a regular five-day week. In elementary school, classes usually start at 8:30, while in middle school, the first lesson may start an hour earlier, at 7:30. Morning training lasts there, as a rule, until 13:00, and evening – from 13:00 to 17:00. With a difference of half an hour to an hour, studies begin in most other countries of Latin America. The academic year there lasts an average of 180 to 190 academic days.

Start of school year

Since winter in Latin America begins at a time when it is summer in Russia, the start of the school year falls on other months. For example, Brazilians, Argentines and Costa Ricans go to school in the first week of February. And in Chile and Uruguay, students go to school in March. The exception is Mexico. There, the academic year begins in September and lasts until June 30, with holidays in December and April.

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Education in Cuba consists of several levels. From the first to the fifth, children study mathematics, computer science, natural history, receive artistic education and attend physical education classes. At the sixth step, several more subjects are added: English, Cuban history, Cuban geography and labor education. It is also worth noting that earlier in Cuba, from 30 to 45 people studied in one class, but after the modernization of the education system, the number of students in one group decreased to 15 people.

In Argentina, for example, bilingual schools are popular. There, the school day consists of two shifts, while the second shift takes place in a foreign language. In ordinary schools in Argentina, the second language is taught from the fourth grade. In addition to English, children can also choose French and Italian. Particular attention is paid to musical and theatrical education. Students have the right to choose a direction in education, one of which is devoted to art. Among the most popular clubs are gymnastics, choir and dance.

In addition, the literary program of Latin American countries attracts attention. The works that are studied in Russia in higher educational institutions are included in the compulsory school curriculum in Colombia. You can’t go to university there without reading “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, “Playing the Classics” by Julio Cortazar, the poetry of Pablo Neruda, “Humble Hero” by Mario Vargas Llosa and other works by the masters of “magical realism”.

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Grading system

Grades are given on a 10-point scale. At the end of each trimester, students receive a score, which is calculated from the results of intermediate tests. A passing mark is 7. But even if the student does not pass all the subjects, he can continue his studies. However, he will not receive a certificate of completion of high school until he closes the debt.

Some schools have a 5-point rating scale. Such institutions are found in Colombia. According to the local scoring system, 0 to 2.9- unsatisfactory result, from 3.0 to 3.4 – acceptable, from 3.5 to 3.9 – good, from 4.0 to 5.0 – excellent.

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In recent decades, the level of education in Latin America has risen sharply. Against the general background, Cuba stands out in particular. Back in the mid-1950s, about 1 million children were not in school at all. Now Cuba spends on public education, according to some reports, 10% of the budget, ahead of both the United States and Great Britain in this indicator.

Nevertheless, the palm for the quality of higher education belongs to Brazil. According to the ranking of the best universities in Latin America, the first place is occupied by the University of Sao Paulo, and the second line is the State University of Campinas, which is also located in Brazil. The top three is closed by the Catholic University of Chile.

At the same time, the focus of training, depending on the countries, varies greatly. In Brazil, about 60% of universities are liberal arts. At the same time, applicants’ interest in nuclear energy is growing in Argentina, although medicine continues to be the leading field of science there.

In addition, most universities in Latin America provide free education. The only exception is Chile: there the state pays only primary education, while the cost of education in Chilean universities is second only to the United States in terms of value.

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The education system in the USA
Features of school education in the USA
Advantages and disadvantages of school education in the USA
Recognition of American certificates
Equivalence of American and Russian certificates
PISA – assessment of the secondary education system in the USA

The education system in the United States includes 4 levels of education: elementary, secondary, higher and postgraduate.

US secondary education system

School education in the United States begins around the age of 5, when children enter kindergarten in elementary school. Primary school education in the United States continues until grade 5 or 6, after which high school begins, ending in grade 8 or 9, depending on the state. High school (high school) is 3 or 4 years of study – from 9 to 12 grade. Secondary education ends at 18 years of age.

US Elementary School : Academic subjects taught in arithmetic, reading and writing. Natural and social sciences are almost not given.

The middle school is called Middle School (grades 6-8) or Junior High School (grades 7-9) . They come here from the age of 11. At this time, students study a set of compulsory subjects (mathematics, English, natural sciences, social studies, physical education and art) and several subjects to choose from (foreign language, art and technology, journalism, rhetoric, theater arts and many others).

Senior High School – grades 9 to 12 (High School) or 11 to 12 (Senior High School). There are more subjects to choose from, students are already guided by their goals in entering the university. Schools in America offer a wide range of subjects, from agricultural engineering to 3D design. You need to earn a certain number of credits (a certain number of credits are given for each subject) in the exact sciences, social sciences, etc. In most states, 8-9 subjects are required.

Graduates of schools operating in the US education system receive a High School Сertificate diploma in the 8th grade. From 9through the 12th grade, students are preparing for the final exams, after which they receive a High School Graduation Diploma. Those who want to get a higher education can enter colleges or universities, where they receive a bachelor’s degree in 4 years.

Schools also have a special 13th grade – the Advanced Placement Program. It is for those who wish to study in depth those subjects in which they plan to specialize at the university. Graduates of this class can be enrolled immediately in the 2nd year of the university. The results of the preparation for the AR give benefits for admission to 90% of universities in the US and Canada are required for admission to top universities in the UK and more than 50 countries. However, it is required to pass the AR for a score of at least 3 on a five-point system. If you pass the subjects as “excellent”, you can apply for admission to Princeton, Harvard and Yale universities. AP: this is not only the final stage of complete secondary education, but also a full-fledged career guidance, the best preparation for successful study at the university.

A student’s assessment in a particular subject is formed not only on the basis of test results, but also on the attitude to learning, participation in class life, etc.

The state exams are the SAT and ACT, which are general academic tests of general ability, knowledge of mathematics and language skills, which are also entrance exams to colleges and universities.

The High Schools are aimed at entering colleges, business schools and universities in the United States and Canada. The diploma is awarded after the completion of the senior four years of high school. A prerequisite is that students must be over 18 years old by September 1 of the year in which they graduate.

To graduate, you need to complete about 100 credit hours in 7-8 subjects and earn from 20 to 24 credits (depending on the state) to gain access to higher education. In addition, you must pass the SAT or ACT. If English is not your first language, then you need to take the TOEFL or IELTS test.

The academic year in the USA is not divided into quarters or trimesters as in Europe, but into half-years – semesters.

The grading system is also different in the USA: it is not the usual 5-point system, but a 100-point system or a letter designation (where A is the highest, best score, and F is an unsatisfactory grade). In high school, most schools are switching to a system of credits (credit units). Not only the opportunity to move to the next educational level, but also the availability and size of the scholarship depends on the amount of credits earned.

6	A* (=8.00-9.00)	A (93-100)	13.00-15.00/1.00-1.50	16.00-20.00	7	4.0
5.50-5.99	A (=6.50-7.99)	A-(90-92)	10.00-12.99/1.51-2.50	14.00-15.99	6	3.7
5.00-5.49	B (=5.00-6.49)	B+ (87-89)	8.50-9.99/2.51-3.00	13.00-13.99	5	3.3
4.50-4.99	C (=4.00-4.99)	B(80-87)	7.00-8.49/3.01-3.50	12.00-12.99	four	3.0
4.00-4.49	D (=3. 00-3.99)	C (70-79)	4.00-6.99/3.51-4.00	10.00-11.99	3	2.0
3.50-3.99	E (=2.00-2.99)	D (60-69)	1.00-3.99/4.01-5.50	8.00-9.99	2	1.0
0.00-3.49	F, G, U (=0.00-1.99)	F (0-59)	0.00-0.99/5.51-6.00	0.00-7.99	one	0.0

American students start earning academic loans starting at 9or 10th grade (depending on the state). Training is conducted both in compulsory disciplines and in optional subjects. Compulsory disciplines: English, history, mathematics, natural sciences, physical education. In addition, each student chooses priority disciplines from the widest list. This may be the field of agriculture, industrial or academic, general or commercial (business education), art.

Features of school education in the USA (according to OECD – Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development – for 2013)

All of the above statistics are for public schools.



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Recognition of American high school diplomas

US certificates are theoretically recognized as equivalents of matriculation certificates from Great Britain, Germany, France, Switzerland and other developed countries. However, with an American high school diploma, you will not be able to enter either a European university or an American university. To study at a university in the United States, you need to pass the SAT or ACT, and to enter a European university, you will have to take an AP and pass an exam in a language other than English.

Thus, without AP, American students are cut off the opportunity for free education in continental Europe.

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Equivalence of American and Russian certificates

The United States in relation to foreign applicants is much more loyal than Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France and Great Britain: theoretically, you can start studying at an American university immediately after the 11th grade of a Russian school. But for this you need to have a very high GPA and a high TOEFL score in English. Many universities, especially those that rank high in the rankings, also require you to take the SAT.

To increase your chances of enrolling in top US universities, it is still better to go through a special preparatory program for foreign applicants – Pathways. This is a regular first-year undergraduate course, but with additional English and academic subjects, as well as support for quickly adapting to a new country. The conditions for enrolling in such programs are much easier. But in order to get into such a program, you need to have an official certificate of a high level of English proficiency (B2) and pass the qualifying exams.

US Secondary Education Assessment

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The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is conducting a comparative study of the quality of secondary education in public schools around the world, noting the dynamics of changes in indicators. Such monitoring has been organized and conducted by the OECD since 2000 and is called PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment). When evaluating the results, it is not so much the amount of theoretical knowledge learned from the school curriculum that is taken into account, but the ability to apply in practice in real life the knowledge gained at school. Today, this is the most significant and objective indicator of the quality of secondary education in different countries. The study is carried out every three years. Each time, there are more and more countries participating in this study: for example, in 2000, only 32 states took part in the study, and in 2015 – already 72.

According to the results of testing PISA in 2015, the United States took 31st place in the world in the overall ranking of countries in terms of the level of preparedness of schoolchildren, leaving behind Asian students (Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Taiwan, South Korea, China, Vietnam), Canadian, European (Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Slovenia, Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Denmark, Poland, Norway, Belgium, Great Britain, Portugal, France, Sweden, Austria, Spain, Russia and Czech Republic), as well as schoolchildren from New Zealand and Australia. The rating was compiled by Medelle specialists based on PISA testing data. The rating is built on the scores received by each country in testing (the higher the score, the higher the position in the rating). The final overall rating is calculated as the arithmetic mean between the ratings in all 3 areas of knowledge.

US students performed slightly above the OECD average in Reading and Science, ranking well below the OECD average in Mathematics:

• Rank 24 out of 70 in reading (critical reflection)
• Ranked 25th out of 70 in the world for science
• 39th out of 70 in the world in math

The US education system is also characterized by the overall performance of students, clearly shown in the PISA-2015 study:

• 32nd in the world in terms of the proportion of students who received the highest mark in at least one area
• 32nd in the world in terms of the proportion of underachievers in all three areas

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The United States ranks 31st in the world, not in the top 14 countries for the quality of secondary education in the world

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Advantages and disadvantages of secondary education in the USA

– Education in the USA – both higher and secondary – is expensive. The cost of education in private schools is more expensive only in Switzerland and the UK.

– The secondary education system in the United States assumes the existence of two independent assessment systems – grades for final exams at school, which go to the certificate, and grades for SAT / ACT tests. For admission to universities in the US and Canada, test grades are important, which reduces the value of the certificate and levels the child’s performance throughout the entire period of schooling.

– To enter European and top American universities, students must complete a special one-year AP preparatory course and get good grades on its results. This extends schooling to 13 years, more than the OECD average of 12 years, and increases the cost to parents.

– In the United States, schools are taught in English, which is convenient for studying at universities in all English-speaking countries of the world. However, in these countries, higher education is paid. Thus, it is quite difficult for graduates of American schools to get the opportunity to study free of charge in European universities. Especially considering the fact that the study of a foreign language is not included in the list of compulsory subjects.

– The PISA International Student Assessment ranks the US below the OECD average (31 out of 70). This assessment was received by students from public schools. In private schools, judging by the percentage of graduates who entered universities, this estimate would be higher, but there is no study of the competencies of students in private schools.

+ Nevertheless, the system of secondary education in the United States also has the most valuable advantages: the education system is as flexible as possible, in schools it offers a very wide list of disciplines from which students choose their priorities. The flexibility of the school curriculum implies the child’s ability to focus on specialized disciplines. In fact, admission to American universities is based on the results of assessments in 3 tests – English, mathematics and one profile subject.

+ Career guidance work with schoolchildren is ideally set up in the USA, there are a huge number of summer academic schools in the country that provide an opportunity to get loans and recommendations that increase the chances of enrolling in the chosen university.

+ The United States is very loyal to foreigners: to enter an American university, they need to pass SAT / ACT tests and provide a matriculation certificate from their country of study. They do not need to retake school disciplines. However, the last advantage is more related to the accessibility of higher education.

If your goal is to get into the top universities in the US, then studying at a high school in this country is the best way to achieve your goal. It is in the United States in high school that the job of vocational guidance, assistance in choosing a future specialty, is ideally set. For 4 years, the child will fully adapt to the new conditions, learn the language and prepare for entering the university.

However, if there is a need to save money, then you can limit yourself to summer schools with preparation for the SAT or ACT. If you go to such programs several times, then the child will not only receive preparation for passing these exams and practice English among native speakers, but will also be able to receive academic credits that can prove to the selection committee his motivation and desire to learn. Namely, this is what is most valued when applying to a university in the USA!

If there are concerns that the child’s knowledge of English is not sufficient, then you can choose an intermediate option: get an IB certificate in a country where education is cheaper – for example, in Germany or Austria. An additional advantage of studying in such schools outside the US is that, being originally founded for children of different nationalities, these schools are more flexible and better adapted to foreigners.