Concord Hill School

6050 Wisconsin Avenue

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

9 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-3
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on March 07, 2021

Both of my children attended Concord Hill from 3-years-old thru 3rd Grade between 2006-2014. I have since returned to serve as on the Board of Trustees at this "small but mighty" school, so that I can give back to the place that gave so much to my children and our family. At CHS, every child is known and embraced for who s/he is, every teacher and faculty member knows the name of every child at the school, and the low teacher-to-student ratio creates an unbeatable atmosphere for learning and growth during these early formative years. The new Head of School, Nate Dennison, has both the vision, the energy to make Concord Hill THE school for early childhood education in the greater Washington, DC area. As I send my oldest child off to college, I believe that our decision to send her to CHS to start her education is the best decision we ever could've made for her!
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2019

When we moved to Bethesda, the plan was to attend public school and take advantage of the great schools in the area. As we were looking for a school for our 4-year old, we found Concord Hill. We have never looked back, and have also enrolled our second child. The school has the perfect combination of academic and emotional development. I was skeptical of play-based learning at first, but have come around to see how valuable it is in developing children with confidence and incredible social skills. The strong academics were also a must for our family, and CHS excels there too.
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2019

Our experience has been great. CHS has been great academically for our girls, in large part due to the school's ability to deliver a well-rounding diverse curriculum, with small group focus on reading and math skills. The leadership understands the unique value of Concord Hill, effectively budgets resources to keep tuition at a reasonable level, and focuses resources on teaching rather than new buildings and fancy facilities.
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2019

I can't express how happy I've been with Concord Hill. I feel like I was able to give my daughter and son a gift that they will cherish the rest of their lives. Made me a real believer in the power of early child education. While I wish it didn't stop at third grade, that singular focus on early child is what makes the school so effective.
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2019

Excellent. We really like that it is a small school focused exclusively on early childhood, which we have found to be an ideal environment for our kids. Every adult in the building knows every child by name, and that has made our young children feel like CHS is their second home. They love going to school every day and have developed a genuine, enthusiastic love of learning. The small classes and very low student-teacher ratio allows for each child to get personalized attention. This is particularly valuable for reading and math instruction, where the children are broken up into very small groups and get very focused, differentiated instruction each day starting in first grade. The kids "graduate" in third grade very well prepared to do well in their next school, and they are sought after by other independent schools for fourth grade. The school is very helpful with outplacement for those who choose to continue in independent schools (some families choose to go to public school for fourth grade after getting this solid foundation at CHS). Overall, we couldn't be happier with the experience our family has had at this school.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2018

Exceptional! My 6th grader, who entered Kindergarten as a very shy child, blossomed at this school, and was very well prepared for her next school. The opportunities for public speaking and performances really brought her out of her shell, and the teachers got to know her and appreciate her interests and personality. My younger child also adores her school, and is already asking if CHS can allow her to stay past 3rd grade. It is a wonderful environment for young children, which has also found really exciting ways to innovate, as evidenced in the new maker space. However, I really wouldn't look at the ratings I would just visit. If you find yourself talking about the "academics" that your 3 year old requires, this might not be the place for you.
Submitted by parent on August 21, 2018

Our family is having a great experience at CHS. It is a warm, supportive environment with teachers, staff, and leadership that truly care about my child. We've found teachers, staff, and leadership to be very responsive. The science/math and reading specialists are absolutely amazing. There is a strong focus on providing a high quality education in a nurturing environment.
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2018

Very disappointing. We looked at the ratings prior to sending our child to this school and it looked good on paper. It has been a big disappointment in so many ways - poor academically, bullying, lack of attention to special needs.
Submitted by parent on January 22, 2014

Concord Hill is super. Since it's so small, not only do all the teachers know my daughter and son by name, but also know their personalities. We love the individualized attention and great teacher-student ratio (each class has 2 real F/T instructors.