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The Fourth Presbyterian School

Private | PK-8 | 99 students

We are best known for an academically challenging, Christ-centered education.

Living in Potomac

Situated in a suburban neighborhood. The median home value is $805,000. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,550.

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4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
Based on 2 ratings
2011:
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2010:
Based on 1 rating

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Posted December 23, 2012

We found it very difficulty our child was new and treated as an outsider by other children. Faculty was ineffective in helping new children feel welcomed. Do not recommend for a new child as the children there have known each other for a very long time. New comers are not treated well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 25, 2012

Excellent, academically rigorous, Christian school. Beautiful 32 acre campus with wonderful teachers! This is a great school that our family loves. They are having a 3 year old program in fall of 2012, so the school will be 3 year olds to 8th grade. We love this school and have nothing but the best to say about it!
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Posted November 17, 2010

Our children are flourishing at the Fourth School with its small class sizes, amazing faculty, superb administration, great sports programs, beautiful 32-acre campus, and excellent academics. It's that rare blend of academic rigor (Latin, Spanish, computer labs, ....) and a caring, Christ-centered community. My wife and I can't recommend it enough!
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Posted May 20, 2004

My children have attended 4th Presbyterian School for 3 years now and I have to say that it has been an utter delight to watch them grow and learn there. Not only do they receive an excellent well-rounded Core Knowledge academic education, but they also enjoy a beautiful, rich campus. The loving, caring teachers and staff are second to none. The Christian world-view is taught unashamedly and embraced by all who attend. I look forward to many more wonderul years with Fourth Presbyterian School and feel so privileged to be a part of this fantastic community.
—Submitted by Charlotte Sauder, a parent


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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school
White 78%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13%
Black 5%
Hispanic 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0%
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/AN/A
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

School facilities
  • Access to farm or natural area
  • Computer lab
  • Science lab
Clubs
  • Math club

Arts & music

School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Drama
Clubs
  • Art club
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Latin
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to farm or natural area
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
  • Swimming pool

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:00 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • John A. Murray
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 3 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Day school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Affiliation
  • Presbyterian
Associations
  • ACSI
Fax number
  • (301) 765-8138

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Academic Support Program
  • Core knowledge
  • Gifted / high performing
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Religious
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • Latin
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • None

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Remediation
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Access to farm or natural area
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Library
  • Music room
  • Playground
  • Science lab
  • Swimming pool
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Soccer
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Soccer
  • Softball

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Art club
  • Community service
  • Game club
  • Math club
  • National Junior Honor Society
  • Nature Club
  • Recording Studio Club
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Present special topics during curricular units
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School leaders can update this information here.

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What does it cost?

Tuition range for the 2012-2013 school year
$8000 - $17000
Vouchers accepted
No
Financial aid offered
Yes.
School-based aid

Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Landon
Holton-Arms
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
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10701 S Glen Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
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Phone: (301) 765-8133

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