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The Springwell School

8003 Barron St
Takoma Park, MD 20912

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Tel: (301) 578-6885

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The Springwell School in Takoma Park, MD, offers co–ed education for grades K through 5 in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.

The school enrolls 25 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 4 teachers.

Approximately 47% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Takoma Park area.

Located in a large suburb, The Springwell School provides an alternative education program within the local private school market.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students

25 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

47%

State avg.: 38%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for The Springwell School?

The application deadline for The Springwell School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Maryland is $16,024 for elementary schools and $20,461 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Maryland is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).