Pathways School––edgewood in Silver Spring, MD, serves 29 students in grades 9 through 12 within a nonsectarian special education program in a suburban community.
Founded in 1982, the school employs three teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 10:1.
The student body is predominantly composed of students of color, representing 79.31% of the enrollment.
As a member of the National Independent ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Association, the school operates without religious affiliation.
Pathways School––edgewood is situated in a large suburb near other private schools offering secondary education options in the Silver Spring area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pathways School--edgewood?
The application deadline for Pathways School--edgewood is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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