Bethesda Elementary School
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (240) 204-5300
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 597 students
Bethesda Elementary School, a public school located in Bethesda, MD, serves grades K-5 in the Montgomery County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Bethesda Elementary School is a public school located in Bethesda, MD. 597 students attend Bethesda Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
Posted: August 14, 2025
With great empathy and compassion, please do not register your child to attend Bethesda Elementary (BE) School. The inept academic structure and the one-size fits all teaching model will cause your child to lag at least two (to three) years behind their level of academic competency. Sadly, your parental concerns as you advocate for your child's academic success, will be construed by BE (administrators/teachers) as intrusive and unwarranted. Collaboration among parents, teachers, and the administration to foster a nurturing and safe learning environment, unfortunately, is foreign to BE's mission and as a result students suffer. It is disappointing and heartfelt to write this review but for BE to thrive corrective actions must be implemented, with its students as the number one priority. Regrettably, I cannot recommend this school. :(
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Posted: October 9, 2024
We have really enjoyed our time at BE so far. The PTA is active, the teachers offer clear communication promptly and the student population is global.
Our family feels welcomed and our son is really happy with the friends he has made.
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Posted: April 24, 2024
Bethesda Elementary was once a stellar school of learning, however, since the inception of the current administration (in the front office) it has plummeted on all academic levels. If your child does not conform to the one-style teaching/learning model, your child will be placed in remedial/special ed classes without your knowledge or consent. The administration office is more of a Payton place than an environment of acceptance of active and committed parental engagement... there is a low tolerance for questioning the status quo. The administration is very slow to respond to bullying and other behavioral issues, as a result children suffer.
Posted: April 24, 2024
Posted: January 4, 2022
Lack of having good hires as far as teachers. Tolerates teachers who do not perform. Way too laid back. Students suffer.
Posted: January 4, 2022
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Posted: October 27, 2020
BES is a warm and welcoming school community. We love the administration and teaching staff who take the extra effort to make sure everyone feels included. The school also strives to provide an enriching learning environment across all levels of learning. Further there is a huge emphasis on make sure ALL students have access to programming and opportunities at BES.
Posted: October 27, 2020
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Posted: September 26, 2020
Amazing school. I have a 4th-grade student who absolutely loves it at BES.
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Posted: September 23, 2017
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Posted: September 23, 2017
We enrolled our son to the kindergarten last year and this year he is in the 1st grade. Until now we are fully satisfied overall and also our son enjoys his school. We love BES very much, thanks to everyone...
Posted: March 21, 2017
Our oldest is in kindergarten this year and loving everyday. When I ask him the best part of his day, he'll list all the fun things he did ("bus ride! Literacy stations! Media Center!") and then just give up, saying it was all so great he can't decide what's "best". The school is inclusive, diverse, and sets a great tone from the top about kindness and work ethic.
Posted: December 11, 2016
I love our school. The teachers have been wonderful! The school implements an inclusion model that makes all students feel welcome. I couldn't ask for anything more in a public school.
Posted: July 7, 2016
Posted: July 7, 2016
So far so good, if your kid does not speak English, there are good resources.
Posted: September 7, 2014
There will be a response to a parental complaint but in some of the most serious situations the principal will cave to a few teachers she is afraid to lose.
Posted: September 7, 2014
One of the best aspects of this school is the principal/vice principal team. We fled DC in part because of the system's inability to retain fine principals, and we have no regrets. The stability of the principal/vice principal; their steady, cheerful leadership during a time of tremendous growth in the student body, and their responsiveness to parental concerns (prompt responses to e-mails and phone calls) are wonderful and inspiring, day after day. I wish the school were smaller--but good schools like this one attract people (like us) who flee weaker schools.
Posted: April 15, 2013
Great academics, great resources and involved families. Truly a neighborhood school. I have 3 children there now and they are thriving.
Posted: February 13, 2013
AMAZING SCHOOL I used to go to BE it was great the kids were nice the teachers were nice i don't know why anyone would give it any less than a five the principal is great and the teachers try to make everything fun plus the community spirit is great it may sound crazy but out of all the schools i ever went to elementary school was my favorite because Bethesda elementary is such a great school
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| 1 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 1.8 mi | |
| 2 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 3.9 mi | |
| 3 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 4.9 mi | |
| 4 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 5.1 mi | |
| 5 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 5.4 mi | |
| 6 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 6.5 mi | |
| 7 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 7 mi | |
| 8 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 7.6 mi | |
| 9 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 8.2 mi | |
| 10 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 8.5 mi | |
| 11 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 8.6 mi | |
| 12 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 9.6 mi | |
| 13 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 9.6 mi | |
| 14 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 10.1 mi | |
| 15 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 10.4 mi | |
| 16 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 10.5 mi |
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| 1 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 4 mi | |
| 2 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 5.4 mi | |
| 3 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 5.9 mi | |
| 4 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 7 mi | |
| 5 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 7.6 mi | |
| 6 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 8.5 mi | |
| 7 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 8.5 mi | |
| 8 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 9.2 mi | |
| 9 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 9.5 mi |
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| Walter Reed Medical Center | 1.1 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 7.3 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 8.2 mi. |
| Pentagon | 8.3 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 9.2 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 9.3 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 9.5 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 9.6 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 10.1 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 10.8 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 11 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 16.9 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 19.2 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 20.2 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 20.8 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 27.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 32 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 32.9 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 33.8 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 35.8 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 36.3 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 44.6 mi. |
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