Wood Acres Elementary School

Grades: PK-5
Students: 605
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 583:1
Certified Teachers: 97%
Community Reviews
20 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
Test Scores
9/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
8/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Since Dr. Zaks joined as principal in 2022, the school has been amazing for my child, who has special education needs. The teachers are great, as is the entire administration. There is plenty of family involvement and a very active PTA. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment wher
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Posted by a parent on 3/21/2026
I have two kids at Wood Acres and it has been a great experience for them. Teachers and school leadership have been very engaged. Dr. Zacks has been a great principal. The Bar-T program has been great for my family as well. It has given us more flexibility in our jobs and it has allowed to kids to s
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Posted by a parent on 4/3/2025
Most of these comments are outdated since there is now new leadership team. We have had a fantastic experience with Wood Acres. The teachers are amazing and really care about every student. The PTA is active and does wonderful community events. Leadership communicates effectively.
Posted by a parent on 8/23/2024
Implementation of special education services is a problem.
Posted by a community member on 1/18/2022
This is a school in free-fall. Part of the problem is just MCPS, but an indifferent leadership team is smothering the school's potential.
Posted by a parent on 8/25/2020

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Bethesda schools - Wood Acres Elementary School is located at 5800 Cromwell Drive, Bethesda MD 20816. Wood Acres Elementary School is in the Montgomery County Public Schools. Wood Acres Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.

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