The little school
with a
big heart

CES Rockville Maryland Lower School students laughing in class

The little
school
with a
big heart

Inspiring Minds to Learn, Hearts to Love, and Hands to Serve

A warm and inclusive community, Christ Episcopal School has been inspiring students for over 50 years. Our diverse student body and small class sizes enhance the learning experience to create confident, thoughtful, and caring students. Located in the heart of downtown Rockville, Christ Episcopal School has consistently been a top independent school, known for our focus on character development, rigorous academics, and strong student engagement in the classroom.

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Preschool students at Christ Episcopal School in Rockville, Maryland playing with toy binoculars

Preschool
Ages 2-4

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Christ Episcopal Elementary School

Elementary
Lower School
(Grades K-4)

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Christ Episcopal Middle School Maryland

Middle School
(Grades 5-8)

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WHY CES

Small Classes & K-8 Advantage

Our 10:1 teacher to student ratio keeps students engaged and heard. Students enjoy proven benefits of the K-8 environment including more leadership opportunities and less student conflict.

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Rigorous Academics

Passionate teachers use creative lessons to inspire students to achieve beyond their expectations. Positive peer pressure creates an immersive learning environment where our students thrive.

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Community Strength

Our diverse community is vibrant and involved both during the school day and beyond. Our foundation as a school is dependent on the heart of this community: warmth, respect, and relationships.

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CARDINAL CHARACTER

We intentionally teach character traits following our Episcopal values and ethos. Students learn to model these traits, serve their community, and internalize what it means to be good citizens in the world.

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BY THE NUMBERS

:1
Student Teacher Ratio
%
Students of Color
+
Field Trips Per Class
%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
%
Students Accepted to High School of Choice

1966

Year Founded Rich with Tradition

NEWS & EVENTS

EVENT

Middle School Dance

October 18, 2024
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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EVENT

School Session Open House

November 14, 2024
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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NEWS
Niche 2025 Best Schools badge for Christ Episcopal School in Rockville

Christ Episcopal School Recognized Among 2025 Best Schools in America

We are proud to announce that CES has been recognized as one of the Best…

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