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Norwood School

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Bethesda, MD · K–11

Last verified August 20, 2026

8821 River Rd, 20817 · (301) 365-2595

www.norwoodschool.org

Enrollment

428

Student:teacher

6:1

Published tuition

Not listed

Application fee

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Head of school

Matthew A. Gould

Head of School

Curriculum & special classes

Norwood School develops students in grades PK-8 into confident lifelong learners who have academic, character, and leadership skills. The school emphasizes a child-centered approach, providing opportunities for safe risk-taking, exploration, discovery, and growth in a nurturing, supportive, and inclusive environment.

ARTS
ATHLETICS
CHARACTER EDUCATION
HANDS-ON LEARNING
AFTER SCHOOL

Financial aid

Norwood School offers a need-based financial aid program to provide students with access to education and to foster socioeconomic diversity within the student body. Financial aid awards are outright grants and do not require repayment.

Before & after school care

Before school

Morning care from 7:15 a.m. through our Early Birds Program.

After school

After-school programs (including After Care and Enrichment) are available to all students beginning at 2:35 p.m. and extend until 6 p.m.

Cost

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Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.

Admissions

Norwood's admission process is a 5-step process that begins with an online application through Ravenna-Hub. It includes a Parent Tour & Conversation, teacher recommendations, submission of academic records, and student visits. The school emphasizes getting to know each family and child.

Apply by

January 15

Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

Not listed

What they ask for: Application through Ravenna-Hub, individual Parent Tour & Conversation, teacher recommendations (1 for PK-2, 2 for 3-8), progress reports and transcripts (via Transcript Release Form).

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