Rochambeau-the French Intl School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MD School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 1,291 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Rochambeau-the French Intl School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Rochambeau-the French Intl School
Nursery	44
Pre-K	66
Kind	80
1	95
2	95
3	92
4	95
5	95
6	91
7	95
8	95
9	89
10	90
11	92
12	77

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Year Founded

1955

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Student Body

Total Students

1,291 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

140 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Advanced Courses

CalculusEnglish literature

US History

Average SAT score

1290

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform only required for school outings or events

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Maternelle:$28,315 Elementary:$28,315 Middle School:$29,190 High School:$33,930

Admissions Director

Meaghan Hlinka

Admissions Associate

Elodie Forcioli

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

SwimmingVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Community Service ProjectsDance Club

Model United NationsNewsletter

Technology Club

Arts and Music Programs:

ChorusMusic Club

Theater Program

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Ping Pong Club

School Notes

Rochambeau, The French International School offers a bicultural and bilingual education to internationally-minded students starting from age 2 through 12th grade.
Our academic program is based on the French National Curriculum, a comprehensive world recognized educational program, with a strong English component.
With both a US diploma and a French Baccalaureat of IB Diploma, Rochambeau graduates can choose to continue their education in the US, Canada, the UK, France or anywhere in the world. Over 60% of our students pursue higher education outside of France.

A French Immersion program is offered for non-French speakers up to Kindergarten. For admissions in 1st grade through 12th grade, students must be able to demonstrate age-appropriate understanding and linguistic competence in French.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Rochambeau-the French Intl School offer?

Rochambeau-the French Intl School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Volleyball.

What is Rochambeau-the French Intl School's ranking?

Rochambeau-the French Intl School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest average SAT score and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Rochambeau-the French Intl School?

The application deadline for Rochambeau-the French Intl School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Bethesda, MD is $33,796 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bethesda, MD is 66% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).