The Primary Day School

7300 River Road, Bethesda, MD, 20817-0208
Tel: (301)365-4355
Grades: PK - 2 | 149 students
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The school's rich and varied curriculum cultivates a love of learning and a strong personal and academic foundation in every child. Assemblies and class performances augment the strong arts program and develop poise and confidence in public speaking.

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The Primary Day School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 2
Year Founded 1944
Student Body
Total Students 149 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 18 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(no uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 24
Yearly Tuition Cost $17,000
Tuition Notes Tuition for the 2012-2013 School Year is between $17,000-$21,000
Admissions Director Lindsay Spector
Admissions Associate Dannette Evans

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    • Profile last updated: 05/15/2013

Nearby Schools:

The Primary Day School
Gr. PK-2 | 0 mi. away
Holton-Arms School
Gr. 3-12 | 0.1 mi. away
St Bartholomews School
Gr. K-8 | 0.5 mi. away
Apple Montessori School
Gr. K | 0.5 mi. away
Landon School
Gr. 3-12 | 1.3 mi. away
The Greentree School
Gr. 10-11 | 1.4 mi. away

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