Burning Tree Elementary School
Grades: K-5
Students: 437
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 11:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 420:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
7900 Beech Tree Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
Bethesda, MD 20817
(240) 740-1750
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
9/10
4/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness3/10
Read what parents are saying about Burning Tree Elementary School
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
Posted by a parent on 4/22/2026The 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.
Posted by a parent on 9/18/2025From the grades, to the teacher and staff, my child comes home everyday with a smile
Posted by a parent on 8/19/2025This 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
Posted by a parent on 6/11/2024Great 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.
Posted by a parent on 12/6/2017Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near Burning Tree Elementary SchoolBethesda schools - Burning Tree Elementary School is located at 7900 Beech Tree Road, Bethesda MD 20817. Burning Tree Elementary School is in the Montgomery County Public Schools. Burning Tree Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
