Pathways School––edgewood in Silver Spring, MD, serves 29 students in grades 9 through 12 within a nonsectarian special education program in a suburban community.
Founded in 1982, the school employs three teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 10:1.
The student body is predominantly composed of students of color, representing 79.31% of the enrollment.
As a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association, the school operates without religious affiliation.
Pathways School––edgewood is situated in a large suburb near other private schools offering secondary education options in the Silver Spring area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pathways School--edgewood?
The application deadline for Pathways School--edgewood is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Pathways School--edgewood is Pathways School - Crossland Re Entry (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Maryland International Day School (1.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pathways School - Crossland Re Entry
Special Education School
6901 Temple Hill Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 449-3173
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 449-3173
- miles
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
5408 Brinkley Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9101
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9101
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Messiah Academy
(Pentecostal)
7127 Allentown Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(201) 325-3397
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(201) 325-3397
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 23 students
Messiah Academy The
(Pentecostal)
3216 Brinkley Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 325-4397
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 325-4397
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students
New Chapel Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5601 Old Branch Ave
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 899-0877
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 899-0877
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 213 students Avg. class size: 200 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pathways School - Crossland Re Entry
Special Education School
6901 Temple Hill Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 449-3173
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 449-3173
- miles
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
9255 Piscataway Road
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 856-1616
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 856-1616
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
6700 Bock Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9507
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9507
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 213 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
6501 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 868-1600
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 868-1600
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 393 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Living Water School
(Christian)
2200 Culbera Dr
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 971-2619
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 971-2619
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5408 Brinkley Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9101
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9101
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Messiah Academy
(Pentecostal)
7127 Allentown Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(201) 325-3397
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(201) 325-3397
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 23 students
Messiah Academy The
(Pentecostal)
3216 Brinkley Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 325-4397
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 325-4397
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students
New Chapel Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5601 Old Branch Ave
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 899-0877
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 899-0877
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 213 students Avg. class size: 200 students Tuition listed
Firm Foundation & Faith Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2261 Oxon Run Drive/also located at 8430 Glen Mar Road Ellicott City MD
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 630-7994
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 630-7994
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 81 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5408 Brinkley Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9101
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9101
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Messiah Academy
(Pentecostal)
7127 Allentown Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(201) 325-3397
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(201) 325-3397
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 23 students
Messiah Academy The
(Pentecostal)
3216 Brinkley Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 325-4397
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 325-4397
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 19 students
New Chapel Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5601 Old Branch Ave
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 899-0877
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 899-0877
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 213 students Avg. class size: 200 students Tuition listed
5200 Temple Hill Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 894-6886
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 894-6886
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
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