Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

610 E Diamond Ave Ste E
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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 (2025-26)

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)

Top Rankings

Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

1853

Student Body

Total Students

32 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 38%

Students by Grade

Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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)

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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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