At a Glance

Green Acres at a Glance

  • Coed, PK–8th grade day school
  • 320 students
  • Average instructional group size - 12; average grade size - 30
  • Student-teacher ratio – 6:1
  • Founded in 1934, we celebrate 75 years as the Washington area’s leading progressive school and a national leader in progressive education. Green Acres hosted the National Progressive Education Network Conference in October 2009. Read our mission and philosophy.
  • Strong academics, arts, athletics, and technology. Challenging coursework; in depth, interdisciplinary projects; weekly assemblies; frequent student exhibits and productions; physical education three or four times per week; Spanish instruction; community service learning in all grades; outdoor education. Program based on research and years of experience. View our schedule and course overview.
  • Faculty and Staff - 46 total faculty members; 27 have graduate degrees; 16 have taught at Green Acres for more than 20 years; 29 faculty and staff members are parents of current or former Green Acres students; 15 faculty and staff members are people of color or represent international diversity.
  • Diversity – The first racially integrated school in Montgomery County, 32.4% of the current student body represents racial, international, and ethnic diversity. We value all aspects of individual and family diversity.
  • Financial assistance awarded to 19.1% of students for 2009-2010. We work closely with families to provide as much assistance as possible.
  • Campus - 15 beautifully wooded acres in a quiet residential neighborhood. Six newly constructed or renovated classroom buildings include three science rooms, two music rooms, two art rooms including a ceramics room, a twenty thousand-volume library, photo lab, creative movement room, teaching kitchen. Extensive playgrounds. Classes indoors and outside.
  • Our strong community includes families from Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Many are from Montgomery County.
  • Alumni are highly valued by their next schools. More than 90% are offered admission to one of their two top choices and compete successfully for prized college placement.
  • Transportation – Bus transportation available. Carpool.
  • The Extended Day Program is available to all students until 6:00 pm with a drop in option.
  • The After-School Enrichment Program offers a variety of options throughout the year.
  • Interscholastic After-School Sports for grades 5–8. No-cut policy.
  • Governance - 21 voting Trustees include staff, current parents, alumni, and community Trustees.