Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Springwell School
About the School
- The Springwell School in Takoma Park, MD, offers co–ed education for grades K through 5 in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
- The school enrolls 25 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 4 teachers.
- Approximately 47% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Takoma Park area.
- Located in a large suburb, The Springwell School provides an alternative education program within the local private school market.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Springwell School?
The application deadline for The Springwell School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to The Springwell School is Community School Of Md At Northwood High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Saint Bernadette School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-K | 45 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
9504 Brunett Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 565-2282
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students
Special Education School
919 W Univ Blvd Rm C203
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-8203
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
80 University Boulevard East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-5611
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Special Education School
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS | 7 students
Special Education School
410 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-0642
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students
Special Education School
919 W Univ Blvd Rm C203
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-8203
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Special Education School
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
955 Sligo Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 495-6672
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students
All-girls (Jewish)
2010 Linden Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 962-5111
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
4600 Powder Mill Rd Ste 100
Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 595-3483
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
80 University Boulevard East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-5611
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Special Education School
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
9545 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-8048
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
10201 Woodland Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 681-7656
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-6 | 312 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
2010 Linden Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 962-8003
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-K | 45 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
9504 Brunett Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 565-2282
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 333 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
80 University Boulevard East
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-5611
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS | 7 students
Special Education School
410 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-0642
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
420 University Blvd E
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 431-1985
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
9805 Dameron Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 593-9641
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(Math: 95% | Reading: 89%)
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(703) 690-5100
Fairfax Station, VA 22039
(703) 690-5100
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(703) 322-3100
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(703) 322-3100
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(703) 503-3700
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