Ivymount School (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

Ivymount School in Potomac, MD, serves 172 co鈥揺d students from grades 1 through 12 in a nonsectarian special education program within a suburban community.
Founded in 1961, the school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 and an average class size of 15, supporting small group instruction.
The school offers 12 Advanced Placement courses and provides summer school programs for enrolled students.
Tuition at Ivymount School is $25,000 annually, with a 98% acceptance rate that is higher than the local Potomac private school average.
Ivymount School holds membership in the National Association of 草榴社区 Special Education Centers and offers Blue Ribbon recognition in its academic programs.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 172 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Ivymount School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Ivymount School
1	1
2	4
3	5
4	6
6	18
7	18
9	26
10	12
11	34
12	48

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disabilities

Year Founded

1961

Summer School Offered

Yes

Awards

Blue Ribbon School

Student Body

Total Students

172 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of 草榴社区 Special Education Centers (NAPSEC)
Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jessica Golding - State-wide award winner -

Source: Verified school update

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What is the acceptance rate of Ivymount School?

The acceptance rate of Ivymount School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

Who are famous alumni from Ivymount School?

Ivymount School famous alumni include: Jessica Golding - State-wide award winner.

When is the application deadline for Ivymount School?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Potomac, MD is $32,801 for elementary schools and $37,294 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Potomac, MD is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).