Barrie School
13500 Layhill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 576-2800
Community Reviews
I simply don’t understand some of the poor reviews on this site…Our experience with Barrie is excellent. The community is diverse and caring. Academics are challenging and project-based.We plan for our daughters to attend through Middle and Upper School.
Posted by a parent on 12/4/2025I am extremely satisfied with my daughter's education at Barrie School over the past five years. The Montessori program in the lower elementary has created an environment where my daughter looks forward to attending school each day.The teachers have consistently been exceptional, implementing the Mo
Posted by a parent on 4/21/2025The campus is beautiful and the school presents very well. They promise individual support, a robust athletic department, and academic rigor. The problem is the school is completely disorganized, and doesn't seem to be able to fulfill any of their promises. No one seems to complain when anything goe
Posted by a parent on 3/5/2025After two commercial breaks from marketing department, we would like to share our observation, perspective. Some are good teachers, communicators, educators, Some not. Some are dedicated their jobs, Some are seasonal. It depends how much you are involved with your child's school to be aware of dynam
Posted by a parent on 5/13/2024This is a great school for experiential learning. Children have opportunities in both the Fall and Spring to travel and learn in a hands-on mode with the Fall trips by grade and the Spring trips by choice. The teachers here are awesome and the small class size allows kids to progress at their own pl
Posted by a parent on 4/22/2024Nearby Schools
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOur experience at Bel Pre Elementary School in Silver Spring, MD was very negative. In practice, this school is not inclusive of children with special needs, which aligns with what other families have already pointed out in their reviews.The main issue is the leadership. The administration lacks transparency and does not demonstrate a genuine commitment to ensuring that all students receive appropriate support. There is a clear lack of resources, and even more concerning, a lack of willingness to properly allocate or utilize them. In addition, there are several safety issues that leadership never acknowledges or resolves, eroding trust from families and negatively impacting children wellbeing. There appears to be a pattern where disabilities are approached and managed as behavioral issues, rather than being appropriately supported through specialized services and accommodations. This approach avoids accountability and results in students not receiving the support they need to succeed.Communication with families is inconsistent, and concerns are often ignored or minimized. Instead of collaboration, the approach feels evasive and uncommitted.While some teachers try to do their best within these limitations, there are others who follow directives from leadership, even when those decisions end up negatively impacting students.Overall, I would not recommend this school to families looking for a truly inclusive environment, adequate support, and responsible leadership.Parent Review1mo ago - Georgian Forest Elementary School
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Silver Spring schools - Barrie School is located at 13500 Layhill Road, Silver Spring MD 20906. Barrie School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK-12.
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