Norwood School is a PK-8 independent day school in Bethesda, MD, providing specialized support, IEPs, and small class sizes.
Norwood School is a coeducational, independent day school in Bethesda, Maryland, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is dedicated to educating the whole child—mind, body, and spirit—through a curriculum that balances academic excellence with intentional social-emotional learning. With an average class size of just 10 students, the school provides a highly personalized learning environment where children are known, supported, and empowered.
Recognizing the diverse needs of its student population, Norwood School offers specialized supports including Special Education services, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and developmental support. The school integrates therapeutic services and a "just-right" approach to academics, ensuring that the curriculum challenges and supports each student's unique intellectual and emotional development. This student-centered, joyful learning process is designed to foster empathy, social responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning.
Located on 40 sprawling acres, the school provides a rich array of extracurricular opportunities, from robotics and math clubs to diverse athletic programs like climbing, kayaking, and soccer. Norwood is a nonsectarian institution with a diverse community, and financial aid is available to approximately 22% of families. The admissions deadline is January 15th, and the school offers a variety of programs ranging from Pre-K through 8th grade.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-8
Students463
Class Size10:1 ratio
Tuition$46,950
Fin. Aid22% receive aid
Est.1952
DeadlineJan. 15
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1952 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $46,950 |
| Tuition Notes | PK $35,600; K $40,800; grades 1-2 $42,370; grades 3-4 $44,380; grades 5-8 grades $46,950. |
| Total Students | 463 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 77 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 62 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Alex Ragone |
| Admissions Associate | Kaylyn French |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 22 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $25,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 38 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Archery · Baseball · Basketball · Climbing · Cross Country · Dance · Field Hockey · Kayaking · Lacrosse · Rock Climbing · Soccer · Softball · Track and Field · Volleyball · Winter Track |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · & Diversity (SUCCEED) · Book Clubs · Competitive Math Teams · Debate Team · Ethnicity · GLOW · Math Clubs · Model UN · Robotics · SEEDling · Student Ambassadors · Student Council · Students Seeking Understanding & Celebrating Culture · Arts and Music Programs: · Suzuki Strings · Theatrical Productions |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.norwoodschool.org/calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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