No Change! (2024-25 Profile)

7701 Bradley Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20817

Your child is an original. There is no other child in the world like your child.

Your child is uniquely designed and brilliant in their own special way.

Shouldn`t your child`s education be original For nearly 40 years, The Harbor School has been providing a dynamic, innovative academic experience for young children in the Washington, DC area.

Our "inquiry-based" approach underlies all that we do, drawing upon your child`s innate brilliance to craft an educational program that is joyful, well-rounded and exciting.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 126 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,860
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Year Founded

1972

Student Body

Total Students

126 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 37%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

13 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,860

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Additional fees apply. Tuition for Preschool 3's and Half-day 4's is $11,390 (2015-2016)

% on Financial Aid

15%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$9,000

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Andrea Zuraf

Admissions Associate

Jamie Danielson

School Notes

Your child is an original. There is no other child in the world like your child. Your child is uniquely designed and brilliant in their own special way. Shouldn`t your child`s education be original
For nearly 40 years, The Harbor School has been providing a dynamic, innovative academic experience for young children in the Washington, DC area. Our "inquiry-based" approach underlies all that we do, drawing upon your child`s innate brilliance to craft an educational program that is joyful, well-rounded and exciting.
The school provides a well-balanced curriculum which integrates an appropriately challenging academic program with study in the fine and performing arts, library science, foreign language, physical education and technology. We believe strongly that children learn best through experience. In this regard, we provide a variety of learning opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom.
With highly specialized faculty, an engaging curriculum and a commitment to creativity, The Harbor School excels at boosting the confidence, independence and intellect of young learners from Preschool through Second Grade. We are one of few accredited schools in the Washington area that focuses on these vital early years.
- Our students enjoy a balance of responsibility and freedom that helps them grow as both learners and individuals.
- Harbor students learn how to make their own decisions and see how their choices affect their classmates and their community.
- Beyond education, we place a strong emphasis on maturation - helping our students discover who they are as individuals, what they can do and who they want to be.
- The fabric of our school community is woven together from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We value every student and celebrate our differences as well as our similarities.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does No Change! cost?

No Change!'s tuition is approximately $20,860 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of No Change!?

The acceptance rate of No Change! is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 82%.

When is the application deadline for No Change!?

The application deadline for No Change! is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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