Beddow School (2026-27 Profile) - Fort Washington, MD

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 44 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,500
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Beddow School
Pre-K	13
Kind	5
1	9
2	6
3	1
4	1
5	7
6	2

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Student Body

Total Students

44 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

76%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,500

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School Notes

The Beddow Schools offer a unique opportunity to families who live in Southern Maryland.
The curriculum starts with a Montessori program promoting self-confidence and discipline for pre-school and elementary students, and advances to programs of exploration, independence, and academic excellence in junior high and high school.
The Primary and Elementary teachers at The Beddow Schools are trained Montessorians and hold Montessori diplomas appropriate to the level they teach, in addition to undergraduate or graduate degrees.
The support staff includes administrative professionals and classroom aides.

The Beddow Schools offer a unique opportunity to families who live in Southern Maryland. The curriculum starts with a Montessori program promoting self-confidence and discipline for pre-school and elementary students, and advances to programs of exploration, independence, and academic excellence in junior high and high school. The Primary and Elementary teachers at The Beddow Schools are trained Montessorians and hold Montessori diplomas appropriate to the level they teach, in addition to undergraduate or graduate degrees. The support staff includes administrative professionals and classroom aides.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Beddow School cost?

Beddow School's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Beddow School?

The application deadline for Beddow School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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