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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Burning Tree Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

7900 Beech Tree Rd, Bethesda, MD

Woodhaven Neighborhood

Montgomery County Public Schools

484 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
67%

Reading Proficiency
78%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

78%

Math Proficiency

67%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

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

51.9%

Female

48.1%

White

50.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

22.7%

Hispanic

11.9%

Two or more races

7.8%

Black

7.3%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

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

1.0 parent

6/11/2024

This review is mostly regarding the special education program at this school (the Learning Center). The program is drastically understaffed and has inappropriately placed students leading to diverted teacher and para educator focus which leaves tbe students who have a more appropriate profile for a...

5.0 parent

12/6/2017

Great school! We transferred here from another Bethesda school which we thought was very good. But seeing the difference between two amazed me. Wonderful teachers, great leadership and great parents involvement.

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Walt Whitman High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Holton-Arms School

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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

Greenwich Neighborhood Park

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 484 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% 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 $1,848,089. 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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