Little Flower School

Little Flower School proclaims the Good News of Jesus Christ and teaches children to embrace the values of the Catholic Faith Community.
We strive to develop in our students a strong sense of self-worth as well as a genuine concern for others.
Children are taught to value themselves and all people as a reflection of God's love.
Building from a tradition of excellence established in 1953, Little Flower offers a flexible curriculum that addresses each child's spiritual, academic, social, and physical development.
Our professional staff, together with dedicated parents, strives to give children the highest quality education.
From Pre-Kindergarten to Grade Eight, Little Flower instills a sense of community, spiritual growth, and academic excellence.
Students are fully prepared for any of the wide variety of Catholic and public secondary schools they may choose to attend.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Little Flower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008, 2017

Student Body

Total Students
275 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Little Flower School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
25 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Flower School's ranking?
Little Flower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Little Flower School?
The application deadline for Little Flower School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Bethesda, MD is $33,267 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Bethesda, MD is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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