Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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 (26-27)
- 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
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1853
Campus Size
340 acres
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.
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
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).
School Calendar
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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
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 | 554 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
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 | 554 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
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
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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gaithersburg Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 N Summit Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4900
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4900
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Gaithersburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Education Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4500
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 284-4500
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
South Lake Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18201 Contour Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7330
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-7330
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Gaithersburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Teachers' Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4950
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-4950
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School
(Math: 15-19%)
400 Victory Farm Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-6770
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 740-6770
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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