Bethesda Community School, Inc in Bethesda, MD offers early childhood education for grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased neighborhood setting.
The school enrolls 77 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 77:1 based on its single鈥搕eacher staff.
Founded in 1944, the school has a longstanding history as an early childhood program in the South Bradley Hills neighborhood.
The campus covers 2 acres within Bethesda's small city locale, providing access to early learning opportunities in an urban environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MD School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Bethesda Community School ,inc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1944
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$2410 per month for full-time (5 days per week)
School Notes
- School Motto: Our mission is to encourage self-confidence in the children...
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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When is the application deadline for Bethesda Community School ,inc?
The application deadline for Bethesda Community School ,inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bethesda Community School ,inc located?
Bethesda Community School ,inc is located in the South Bradley Hills neighborhood of Bethesda, MD.
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Popular comparisons: Bethesda Community School ,inc vs. Bethesda Country Day School
People that viewed Bethesda Community School ,inc also viewed these schools: Bethesda Country Day School, Concord Hill School, Grace Episcopal Day School, Holy Cross School and Landon School.
The nearest high school and elementary school to Bethesda Community School ,inc is Landon School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Bethesda Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
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5615 Beech Avenue
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(301) 530-6999
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(301) 530-6999
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(301) 949-0053
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(301) 949-0053
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6101 Wilson Lane
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(301) 320-1067
Bethesda, MD 20817
(301) 320-1067
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