Burning Tree Elementary School

Burning Tree Elementary uses its campus garden as an outdoor classroom.

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Burning Tree Elementary offers a quality education to children living in Bethesda, MD.

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Burning Tree Elementary is located in Bethesda, MD.

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Students of Bethesda will enjoy the quality education offered by Burning Tree Elementary.

Burning Tree Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

7900 Beech Tree Rd, Bethesda, MD

Woodhaven Neighborhood

Montgomery County Public Schools

479 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
70%

Reading Proficiency
71%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

71%

Math Proficiency

70%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 34	Full Time Teachers 34
Teachers in First or Second Year 11.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

420:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.6%	Female 47.4%
White 51.4%	Asian or Pacific Islander 20.9%
Hispanic 10.4%	Black 9.4%
Two or more races 7.7%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

5/11/2026

We have had an amazing experience at Burning Tree. Small classes, involved parents, amazing teachers. Could not ask for anything more!

5.0 parent

4/22/2026

My son has attended 1st grade this year and I have nothing but great things to say about Burning Tree! He came in as a “new” kid this year, but had great friends by the end of his first week which was such a relief. Class sizes are small, his class is 16, which allows all the kids to work together a...

1.0 parent

9/19/2025

The Learning Center program at Burning Tree is deeply neglected, under and poorly staffed, high turnover and utterly fails its students. The principal is aware of the issues but does not care to improve it or help the students receive an education or the basic things required by their IEPs.

5.0 parent

8/19/2025

From the grades, to the teacher and staff, my child comes home everyday with a smile

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Burning Tree Local Park

Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Tennis

McCrillis Gardens

Picnic Area
Trails

Fernwood Park

Whittier Woods Park

Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Tennis

Bradley Local Park

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Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis

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Maryland Montgomery County Bethesda 20817 Woodhaven

Burning Tree Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Bethesda, MD and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 479 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Burning Tree Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,915,891. Discover additional schools in the area, like Walt Whitman High School, Holton-Arms School, Landon School, and more. Learn more about what Bethesda has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Burning Tree Elementary School.

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