The Lourie Center School in Rockville, MD, provides therapeutic and educational support for children with complex needs
Located in Rockville, MD, The Lourie Center School is a private, nonsectarian special education school serving children from nursery through grade five with complex emotional and developmental challenges. Operating 11 months per year, the school provides a stable environment for students whose needs may hinder learning in traditional classrooms.
The program utilizes an integrated approach, combining a specialized curriculum with therapeutic services to strengthen emotional resources, social capacities, cognitive development, motor abilities, and speech and language skills. With a maximum enrollment of 40 children, the school maintains small class sizes of 6 to 8 students and a low student-to-adult ratio of at least one adult for every three children.
Certified by the Maryland State Department of Education, the school serves families from Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and Washington, D.C. It is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Admissions are processed on a rolling basis.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades2-5
Students14
Class Size8:1 ratio
Est.1982
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other special emphasis association(s)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1982 |
| Total Students | 14 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | 2-5 |
Admissions Information
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 71 |
Additional Information
| School Memberships | National Association for the Education of Young Children · Other special emphasis association(s) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
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