Public School Resources

Montgomery County Public Schools serves residents living in Bethesda and Chevy Chase, allowing children in Kindergarten through 12th grade to benefit from a variety of academic programs, sports teams, and extracurricular activities. Whether you're new to the Bethesda and Chevy Chase area or are searching for a condominium close to the best schools, using these resources will help you make the best decision.

District Awards and School Accolades

Many of the best schools in Maryland are in the Montgomery County Public Schools district. The district as a whole has earned many awards and recognitions for its quality instruction and excellent schools. Sites like Niche have rated Bethesda and Chevy Chase as the top places to live in the country due to strong Montgomery County public schools.

MCPS District Quick Facts

• Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
• 37 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence
• 88.3% graduation rate
• 1629 average combined SAT score

Special Public School Programs

• International Baccalaureate Diploma program
• Advanced Placement courses
• Early College Access program
• APEX Scholars Program (Walter Johnson High School)

Bethesda and Chevy Chase School Quick Facts

Elementary Schools (PreK-5)

Montgomery County Public Schools offers 14 elementary schools in just Bethesda and Chevy Chase. These schools typically offer class sizes between 20 and 35 students, depending on the grade level; grades 1 through 3 typically have the largest class sizes. Between 300 and 1,000 students are enrolled in any given elementary school. A school day begins at 9 AM and ends at 3:25 PM for Ashburton, Bethesda, Bradley Hills, Chevy Chase, Somerset, Westbrook, Wood Acres, and Wyngate elementary schools; the day starts at 9:25 and ends at 3:50 for Bannockburn Elementary, Burning Tree Elementary, Carderock Springs Elementary, North Chevy Chase Elementary, Rock Creek Forest Elementary, and Seven Locks Elementary.

Class Sizes: 15 to 35 students, depending on school size

Special Programs: Learning and academic disabilities programs, preschool programs, 6th grade center, science and computer technology programs, language immersion programs

Middle Schools (6-8)

Three middle schools serve students in Bethesda and Chevy Chase: North Bethesda Middle, Thomas W. Pyle Middle, and Westland Middle. These schools are larger in student population than elementary schools, offering between 1,000 and 1,500 students with an average class size not exceeding 30 students. For all three of these middle schools, a school day starts at 8:15 AM and ends at 3 PM.

Class Sizes: 25 to 30 students, depending on school size

Special Programs: Learning and academic disabilities programs, gifted and talented programs, language immersion programs, International Baccalaureate Middle Years program

High Schools (9-12)

Bethesda and Chevy Chase offer three high schools: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, Walt Whitman High School, and Walter Johnson High School. Approximately 2,000 students attend each school, with about 25 students per class. All three high schools start at 7:45 AM and end at 2:30 PM. A variety of academic programs are offered for all students.

Class Sizes: 25 to 30 students, depending on school size

Special Programs: APEX Scholars, learning and academic disabilities programs, gifted and talented programs, Learning for Independence programs, International Baccalaureate Diploma programs, minority scholars programs, Peer-to-Peer Tutoring program, CISCO Academy

Student Enrollment Information

The Montgomery County public schools district assigns students into specific schools based on high school "clusters." A high school cluster is a grouping of elementary and middle schools in proximity to one high school. Students in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Cluster, for example, live within the geographically defined attendance area around the high school and have attended one of several nearby elementary schools and Westland Middle School.

To enroll a child in their designated public school in Montgomery County, you will need to provide the student's identification, proof of custody, proof of residency, and immunization history when you register at the school.

Find Your Ideal Condo by School

The Bethesda and Chevy Chase, MD area are served by the Montgomery County Public Schools district. Condo buyers have the option of choosing a building within their desired school's attendance area. In the Bethesda and Chevy Chase area, schools are grouped into "clusters," in which one high school is fed by several intermediate and elementary schools.

When you find a condo building or an available unit that you are interested in, contact Avi Adler, REALTOR® at (301) 370-6420 to schedule a showing.

Search Condos for Sale by High School

• Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
• Walt Whitman High School
• Walter Johnson High School

Search Condos for Sale by Middle School

• North Bethesda Middle School
• Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
• Westland Middle School

Search Condos for Sale by Elementary School

• Ashburton Elementary
• Bannockburn Elementary
• Bethesda Elementary
• Bradley Hills Elementary
• Burning Tree Elementary
• Carderock Springs Elementary
• Chevy Chase Elementary
• North Chevy Chase Elementary
• Rock Creek Forest Elementary
• Seven Locks Elementary
• Somerset Elementary
• Westbrook Elementary
• Wood Acres Elementary
• Wyngate Elementary