SOMERSET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Somerset Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools school district, located in Chevy Chase, MD with about 596 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Somerset Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Somerset Elementary School, located in the prestigious Chevy Chase neighborhood of Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. Known for its strong academic reputation and long-standing history, the school benefits from an engaged parent population and a supportive community atmosphere. It is characterized by its commitment to fostering a rigorous learning environment while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its students.

The school is well-regarded for its experienced faculty and a diverse array of extracurricular programs that complement its core curriculum. As part of the highly-rated Bethesda-Chevy Chase cluster, Somerset Elementary provides a robust educational foundation that prepares students for the transition to middle school within the district. With a focus on inclusive practices and individualized instruction, the school maintains high performance standards, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state of Maryland.

For more information, contact Somerset Elementary at (240) 740-1100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.