Pathways Horizons in Beltsville, MD, is a co–ed special education school serving grades 6–12 in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 20 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 4 full–time teachers.
Pathways Horizons is nonsectarian and has a student body that is 95 percent students of color.
It ranks among the top 20 percent of Maryland private schools for diversity based on student racial representation.
The school is a member of other educational associations and serves families seeking a specialized program in Beltsville's suburban setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Pathways Horizons ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pathways Horizons?
The application deadline for Pathways Horizons is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Pathways Horizons is Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Boys Division (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy Of Fine Arts (0.7 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Boys Division
All-boys (Jewish)
1216 Arcola Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 962-5111
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 962-5111
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students
1401 Arcola Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-1373
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-1373
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 111 students
The Gan Montessori
Montessori School (Jewish)
519 Lamberton Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 593-1117
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 593-1117
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Kehillat Ashreinu Montessori School
Montessori School (Jewish)
519 Lamberton Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 547-9942
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 547-9942
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
National Children's Center School/maryland Site
Special Education School
410 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-0642
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-0642
0.9 miles
Gr: NS | 7 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Boys Division
All-boys (Jewish)
1216 Arcola Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 962-5111
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 962-5111
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students
1300 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 244-3600
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 105 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Community School Of Md At Northwood High School
Special Education School
919 W Univ Blvd Rm C203
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-8203
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 649-8203
1.4 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 6 students
Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Girls Division
All-girls (Jewish)
2010 Linden Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 962-5111
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 962-5111
2.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students
11811 Claridge Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 963-8022
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 963-8022
2.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 194 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Boys Division
All-boys (Jewish)
1216 Arcola Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 962-5111
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 962-5111
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students
1401 Arcola Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-1373
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-1373
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 111 students
Kehillat Ashreinu Montessori School
Montessori School (Jewish)
519 Lamberton Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 547-9942
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 547-9942
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11602 Kemp Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-3555
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-3555
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
10700 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 104 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1401 Arcola Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-1373
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-1373
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 111 students
The Gan Montessori
Montessori School (Jewish)
519 Lamberton Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 593-1117
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 593-1117
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
National Children's Center School/maryland Site
Special Education School
410 University Blvd W
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-0642
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 593-0642
0.9 miles
Gr: NS | 7 students
11602 Kemp Mill Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-3555
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 649-3555
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
10700 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(301) 942-5979
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 104 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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