Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MD School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School
About the School
- Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School serves 32 students in grades 9-12, is a member of the Other associations(s) for exceptional children.
- The student:teacher of Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MD School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1853
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To improve the quality of life of individuals and families by compassionately serving their mental health, addiction, special education, and community support needs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School's ranking?
Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School?
The application deadline for Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School is The Foundation School Of Montgomery County (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Martin of Tours School (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
115 S Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 990-2441
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 Bureau Dr Stop 1915
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
(301) 975-2152
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
220 Girard St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
9008 Rosemont Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 755-3239
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 250 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
900 Wind River Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 208-8787
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
220 Girard St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
9075 Comprint Ct
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 926-2300
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
7503 Muncaster Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 869-4500
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students
Special Education School
9975 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 424-5200
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students
Special Education School (Seventh Day Adventist)
14901 Broschart Rd
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 251-4624
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
115 S Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 990-2441
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
220 Girard St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 740-7807
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
7503 Muncaster Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 869-4500
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Christian
18901 Waring Station Rd.
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 540-3110
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-1 | 117 students
Specialized Curriculum
10001 Apple Ridge Rd
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
(301) 466-0282
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
115 S Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 990-2441
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 Bureau Dr Stop 1915
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
(301) 975-2152
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
9008 Rosemont Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 755-3239
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 250 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
900 Wind River Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 208-8787
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 2 students
Daycare / Preschool
18000 Sioux Lane
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 869-1352
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(703) 722-2780
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(703) 957-4390
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Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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