Forbush School At Prince Georges County

A nonpublic special education day school providing year-round educational, therapeutic, and daily living services to students ages five to 21 with multiple disabilities, primarily autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and related disorders.

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Forbush School At Prince Georges County ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

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School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Year Founded
1853

Student Body

Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Forbush School At Prince Georges County Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • A nonpublic special education day school providing year-round educational, therapeutic, and daily living services to students ages five to 21 with multiple disabilities, primarily autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and related disorders.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Dr. Scott T. Aaronson, Chief Science Officer, pioneer in psychopharmacology -
Source: Verified school update

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Who are famous alumni from Forbush School At Prince Georges County?
Forbush School At Prince Georges County famous alumni include: Dr. Scott T. Aaronson, Chief Science Officer, pioneer in psychopharmacology.
What is Forbush School At Prince Georges County's ranking?
Forbush School At Prince Georges County 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 Prince Georges County?
The application deadline for Forbush School At Prince Georges County is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Prince George's County, MD is $11,428 for elementary schools and $15,074 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Prince George's County, MD is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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