St. Joseph School offers programs and lessons for children in grades kindergarten through eight. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges. Some activities and clubs include girls' and boys' basketball, as well as the reading club, games, robotics club, cooking club, dance club and more.
The Apple Montessori School has a unique learning environment that caters specifically to students developmental needs and interests, including lessons in language, math, science, social studies, art, dance, and music.
The small school offers a welcoming and safe environment and provides programs and classes for children ages 2 through kindergarten. It also offers extended care programs for before- and after-school care. Check the website for details on tuition and the curriculum.
Rosemont Elementary School is nestled two blocks off busy Route 355. A new wing, which includes a gym and increased the school's floor space 30 percent, was added in 2005, just prior to current principal Jimmy Sweeny's arrival. The school offers a special Pre-K autism program with a 1:1 student to teacher ratio. Rosemont is also a Title I school, so it receives federal funding because some of the students come from low-income families.
The Church of the Little Flower is a Roman Catholic parish located in Bethesda. It is associated with the Little Flower School and Rectory, both of which are housed on the wooded Massachusetts Avenue campus. While the church structure was built in 1948, the parish dates back to 1906. The church community offers sports groups, youth ministries and religious education. Catholic masses are held throughout the week. For more information, visit the church's Web site.
Stonegate Elementary School is a kindergarten to fifth-grade school with more than 450 students. Supporting a diverse student body, Stonegate's special programs include the Learning for Independence program, open to students from all grade levels.
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