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Forbush School At Prince Georges County

4819 Walden Lane Suite 4880
Lanham, MD 20706

www.sheppardpratt.org

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.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked MD School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 44 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Independent Private Schools Association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

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

Application URL

Online Application

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.

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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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked MD School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 44 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Prince George's County, MD is $11,462 for elementary schools and $15,146 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Prince George's County, MD is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).