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The Springwell School

8003 Barron St Takoma Park, MD 20912

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

  • 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 (2026-27)

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

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Maryland is $15,943 for elementary schools and $20,637 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Maryland is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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