Arco Iris Somos is a full Spanish Immersion for children ages 8 weeks to 8 years old.
Our school nurtures learning in an emotionally supportive envirotment. We borrow from different pedagogies in teaching to ensure children's different modes in learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-3
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-3
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Lupe Marks
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Arco Iris Somos?
The application deadline for Arco Iris Somos is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Arco Iris Somos is Ivymount School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Elizabeth Catholic School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Geneva Day School (0.8 miles away)
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Miles
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Geneva Day School ![Geneva Day School Photo - Students revel in our sprawling green campus. We are a conscientious Maryland Green School with a passion for Nature.]( "Geneva Day School Photo - Students revel in our sprawling green campus. We are a conscientious Maryland Green School with a passion for Nature.")
Daycare / Preschool
11931 Seven Locks Road
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 340-7704
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 340-7704
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 158 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Beth Sholom Congregation Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
11825 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 279-7010
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 279-7010
1 miles
Gr: NS | 109 students
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
(Catholic)
917 Montrose Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-1824
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-1824
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students
St. James' Children's School
Alternative School (Episcopal)
11815 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 762-3246
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 762-3246
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Tuition listed
11614 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-0223
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-0223
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 41 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ivymount School
Special Education School
11614 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-0223
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-0223
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 172 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 890 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Muslim Community School/alim Academy
Alternative School (Islamic)
7917 Montrose Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 340-6213
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 340-6213
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 110 students Acceptance rate listed
8804 Postoak Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 983-5200
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 983-5200
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 723 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
275 N. Washington Street, Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850
(877) 673-8893
Rockville, MD 20850
(877) 673-8893
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
(Catholic)
917 Montrose Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-1824
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-1824
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students
11614 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-0223
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-0223
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 41 students Tuition listed
Ivymount School
Special Education School
11614 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-0223
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-0223
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 172 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1513 Dunster Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 762-2143
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 762-2143
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
1901 E Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 692-4803
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 890 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Geneva Day School ![Geneva Day School Photo - Students revel in our sprawling green campus. We are a conscientious Maryland Green School with a passion for Nature.]( "Geneva Day School Photo - Students revel in our sprawling green campus. We are a conscientious Maryland Green School with a passion for Nature.")
Daycare / Preschool
11931 Seven Locks Road
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 340-7704
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 340-7704
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 158 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Beth Sholom Congregation Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
11825 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 279-7010
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 279-7010
1 miles
Gr: NS | 109 students
St. Elizabeth Catholic School
(Catholic)
917 Montrose Rd
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-1824
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 881-1824
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students
St. James' Children's School
Alternative School (Episcopal)
11815 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 762-3246
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 762-3246
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Tuition listed
11614 Seven Locks Rd
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-0223
Potomac, MD 20854
(301) 469-0223
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 41 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
Quick Facts
8250 Ashton Ave
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-8381
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-8381
9225.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Garner Dr
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-4811
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-4811
9225.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10100 Lomond Dr
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-3185
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-3185
9225.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,055 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8031 Urbanna Rd
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 368-4404
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 368-4404
9225.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
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(703) 368-4128
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 368-4128
9226.2 miles
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