Pathways Horizons

Pathways Horizons in Beltsville, MD, is a co–ed special education school serving grades 6–12 in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 20 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 4 full–time teachers.
Pathways Horizons is nonsectarian and has a student body that is 95 percent students of color.
It ranks among the top 20 percent of Maryland private schools for diversity based on student racial representation.
The school is a member of other educational associations and serves families seeking a specialized program in Beltsville's suburban setting.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Pathways Horizons ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12

Student Body

Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Pathways Horizons?
The application deadline for Pathways Horizons is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, MD is $23,940 for elementary schools and $30,470 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, MD is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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