The Woods Academy
6801 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD, 20817-0208 - View a map of this school Map
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The Woods Academy is an independent Catholic school, offering boys and girls from pre-school through Grade 8 a challenging and supportive educational experience. Our comprehensive program encourages all students to achieve their full intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social, physical and creative potential in an environment that celebrates friendship and community. The Woods Academy is committed to providing a learning environment and school community that promotes personal integrity, respect for the uniqueness of each individual, a spirit of equality, and a commitment to service. By developing self-reliant critical thinkers, The Woods Academy prepares its students for academically demanding secondary schools, a life-long love of learning, and the opportunities and challenges presented by our global society. ...read more  

School Overview:
The Woods Academy
School Level Elementary school
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County Montgomery County, MD
Student Body
Total Students 253 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MD ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 11% 34%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 60 students
Kind - 30 students
Grade 1 - 32 students
Grade 2 - 31 students
Grade 3 - 29 students
Grade 4 - 32 students
Grade 5 - 22 students
Grade 6 - 20 students
Grade 7 - 24 students
Grade 8 - 29 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 32 teachers
This School ( MD ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:16
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 176 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • The Woods Academy is an independent Catholic school, offering boys and girls from pre-school through Grade 8 a challenging and supportive educational experience. Our comprehensive program encourages all students to achieve their full intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social, physical and creative potential in an environment that celebrates friendship and community. The Woods Academy is committed to providing a learning environment and school community that promotes personal integrity, respect for the uniqueness of each individual, a spirit of equality, and a commitment to service. By developing self-reliant critical thinkers, The Woods Academy prepares its students for academically demanding secondary schools, a life-long love of learning, and the opportunities and challenges presented by our global society.
  • Profile last updated: 02/13/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 20817 )
School Zip ( 20817 ) ( MD ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 35,105 people 5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 80% 32%
Population Average Age 43 years old 36 years old
Average Household Size 2.7 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $113,788 $56,447
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 8.2 rooms 6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 46 years old 40 years old
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Zipcode (20817)



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