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Little Flower School

5601 Massachusetts Avenue Bethesda, MD 20816

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008, 2017

Student Body

Total Students
275 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
25 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling

School Notes

  • Little Flower School proclaims the Good News of Jesus Christ and teaches children to embrace the values of the Catholic Faith Community.
  • We strive to develop in our students a strong sense of self-worth as well as a genuine concern for others.
  • Children are taught to value themselves and all people as a reflection of God's love.
  • Building from a tradition of excellence established in 1953, Little Flower offers a flexible curriculum that addresses each child's spiritual, academic, social, and physical development.
  • Our professional staff, together with dedicated parents, strives to give children the highest quality education.
  • From Pre-Kindergarten to Grade Eight, Little Flower instills a sense of community, spiritual growth, and academic excellence.
  • Students are fully prepared for any of the wide variety of Catholic and public secondary schools they may choose to attend.
  • Little Flower School proclaims the Good News of Jesus Christ and teaches children to embrace the values of the Catholic Faith Community.
  • We strive to develop in our students a strong sense of self-worth as well as a genuine concern for others.
  • Children are taught to value themselves and all people as a reflection of God's love.
  • Building from a tradition of excellence established in 1953, Little Flower offers a flexible curriculum that addresses each child's spiritual, academic, social, and physical development.
  • Our professional staff, together with dedicated parents, strives to give children the highest quality education.
  • From Pre-Kindergarten to Grade Eight, Little Flower instills a sense of community, spiritual growth, and academic excellence.
  • Students are fully prepared for any of the wide variety of Catholic and public secondary schools they may choose to attend.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Flower School's ranking?
Little Flower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Little Flower School?
The application deadline for Little Flower School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bethesda, MD is $33,796 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Bethesda, MD is 66% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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