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PrivateElementaryGrades PK–8Nonsectarian
8821 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 · (301) 365-2595
Potomac’s School Grade B+ better than 72% of Maryland school districts
Students
448
Students per teacher
6:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Norwood School
- Small classes: 6 students per teacher
- Private school: it doesn’t take Maryland’s state tests
Location
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8821 River Rd, Bethesda
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K20
Kindergarten40
Grade 142
Grade 241
Grade 334
Grade 453
Grade 557
Grade 659
Grade 754
Grade 848
Who goes here
White 64%Asian 13%Two or more races 8%Black 8%Hispanic 7%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Norwood School from Potomac families.
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2023–2024 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.