Alvin Browdy Religious School At Ohr Kodesh in Chevy Chase, MD offers co–ed education for grades PK through 11 in a suburban setting.
The school enrolls 184 students total, including 104 in grades K–12, with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 supported by 11 teaching staff.
Affiliated with the Jewish faith, this alternative school provides religious programming within the larger Chevy Chase community.
The student body includes approximately 2% students of color, reflecting aspects of demographic diversity.
Located near other private options such as the Lowell School and Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Girls Division, Alvin Browdy Religious School serves families seeking faith–based education in suburban Maryland.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Student Body
Total Students
184 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Alvin Browdy Religious School At Ohr Kodesh?
The application deadline for Alvin Browdy Religious School At Ohr Kodesh is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Alvin Browdy Religious School At Ohr Kodesh is Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Girls Division (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lowell School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Chevy Chase United Methodist Church Preschool (1.2 miles away)
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(301) 962-5111
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(301) 962-5111
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(301) 962-5111
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(301) 962-5111
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(240) 292-5237
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(301) 588-8048
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(301) 588-8048
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