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Private School Guide
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School is a Catholic, co-educational school that inspires students to excel, serve, and love. Rooted in the Xaverian values of compassion and trust, Good Counsel provides a supportive environment in which students grow academically, personally and spiritually. Academics: Advanced Placement courses • Global Programs: exchange trips, classes, clubs •
At Norwood School, we believe that families shouldn’t have to choose between challenging academics and a joyful community. It begins with a simple promise: your child will be known. When students are known, teachers can design learning experiences that stretch without stress. When students are known, they are best able to learn. This is because
At Bullis, we believe the best education is achieved by immersing students in academics, arts, and athletics. Signature programs—in STEM, entrepreneurship, visual and performing arts, and humanities and global studies—give students unlimited opportunities to discover and develop academic strengths. Robust arts and athletics programs round out the educational experience for students from Kindergarten through 12th
Barrie School is a progressive independent school that inspires excellence, intrinsic motivation, and responsibility through innovation in learning. Serving a diverse and inclusive student body, our intentional educational throughline—from Montessori (12 months to Grade 5) to Project-Based Learning (Grade 6 to Grade 12)—cultivates learning that lasts. Our challenging educational experiences unlock intrinsic motivation and innovation
Washington Episcopal School (WES) believes that learning should be joyful, because academic excellence and happy children belong together. WES is committed to helping every child develop his or her fullest potential through a well-rounded, hands-on curriculum and the support of skilled and attentive faculty. Our warm and friendly community —true to the Episcopal tradition—welcomes and
Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS), founded in 1961, is a progressive, coed, college preparatory Quaker school serving students from Preschool (age 3) through 12th Grade, with optional 5- and 7-day boarding programs in the Upper School. Situated on 144 acres in the historic Sandy Spring area of Montgomery County, MD, SSFS provides a safe, supportive
Educating young men since 1789 and from all over the world, Georgetown Preparatory School provides a strong, meaningful, and diverse educational experience for all of our boys, preparing them for not only college but also for life in the global community. As a Jesuit institution steeped in a sacred mission of forming men of competence, conscience,
Love Where They Learn! With over 40 years of experience and 40,000 little footsteps walking through their doors, Georgetown Hill Early School is leading the childcare industry with its play-based, joyful approach to learning through its P.L.A.N* curriculum. Research-based and time-tested, P.L.A.N revolves around a child and family first environment. Georgetown Hill Early School is a
“It wasn’t just about reading, math and science. It was about the whole person.” – Maddux Parent The Maddux School teaches young children to recognize and build on their unique strengths and individual learning styles. The Maddux School is a small, private, general education school that provides strong academics, a distinctive social learning curriculum, and
St. John’s College High School is an independent, Catholic, co-educational college preparatory school in the Lasallian tradition. Committed to academic excellence, St. John’s prepares students for lives of leadership, achievement, and service to the community. Our graduates have a 100 percent college acceptance rate, and the class of 2021 collectively earned $34 million in scholarships.Recent
The Auburn School grows the social and academic potential of bright students with social and communication challenges. The Auburn School is an independent day-school with a specialized program that offers a stimulating educational program for intellectually engaged students with challenges in the areas of communication, socialization, language and organization. Auburn’s program simultaneously supports the development
At Holy Child we believe an individualized, challenging, and joyful approach to education creates the next generation of female leaders. Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school committed to the intellectual, spiritual, artistic, physical, and social development of young women in grades 6-12. We welcome students and families of different
Enrolling in a private school involves more than simply selecting an academic program for your child. It’s about investing in a decades-long partnership with a team committed to creating opportunities for each student to succeed. Along this journey you will find a supportive network that shares the same values of advocacy, integrity, and resilience. We
Entering its 87th year, Green Acres School is among the nation’s foremost—and one of the area’s original—progressive schools. Founder Alice Mendham Powell believed that education was the engine of social change, and so she set out to build a school that would give children a voice, empower them to think critically and inventively about real-world
Grades: 6-12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 310 Average class size: 13 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: 6 Languages offered: Spanish, French Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $42,305 Annual tuition for grade 12: $44,875 Students receiving financial aid: 35% Uniform: No Bus transportation: Yes Number of AP courses
Grades: 2 years old-Kindergarten Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 165 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 – varies by age Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: 3 years old Languages offered: Spanish (soon to return), Chinese and Farsi (possibly returning) Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $8,107 Students receiving financial aid: 20%
Grades: Age 2 – Grade 12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 520 Average class size: 16 (Elementary and Upper Schools) Student/teacher ratio: 7:1 Religious affiliation: None Programs: STEM/MINT School with state-of-the-art science building Grade foreign language first offered: German starting in Pre-K Languages offered: German, English, French, Spanish, Latin Lowest tuition for 5-day students:
Grades: PK-8 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 340 Average class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: Kindergarten Languages offered: Spanish Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $20,425 (Half day, Pre-Primary) Students receiving financial aid: 1/3 Uniform: No Bus transportation: Yes Interscholastic sports: co-ed cross country, boys Soccer, girls
Grades: K-12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 480 Average class size: 10+ Student/teacher ratio: 5:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: Grade 5 Languages offered: Spanish, Latin, American Sign Language Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $38,490 Annual tuition for grade 12: $50,990 Students receiving financial aid: 40% Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: Yes
Grades: Ages 2 – Grade 12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 145 Average class size: 24 Student/teacher ratio: 12:1 Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian Grade foreign language first offered: PS Languages offered: Spanish, French, Italian Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $22,600 Annual tuition for grade 12: $35,550 Students receiving financial aid: 18% Uniform: No Bus transportation:
Grades: Age 2-Grade 12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 1,000 Average class size: 20 Student/teacher ratio: 11:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: Bilingual French/English program in all grades. Additional language in 3rd grade. Languages offered: Spanish, German, Arabic, French immersion for French beginners French Baccalaureate, IB Diploma Program, High School Diploma
Grades: PK – 8 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 330 Average class size (Pre-K): 14 Average class size (K-8): 18 Student/teacher ratio: 17:1 Teacher retention rate: 85% for three consecutive years Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic Grade foreign language first offered: Grade 6 Languages offered: Spanish STEM Lab and STEM Curriculum for students K-8 Annual
Gender: Girls Total number of students: 175 Average class size: 9 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Seniors with National Merit Recognition: 1 Grade foreign language first offered: 9 Languages offered: Spanish, French, Mandarin Lowest tuition for 5-day students: Day students $35,800 Boarding students $62,900 Students receiving financial aid: 53% Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: No
Grades: Preschool-Grade 12 Gender: Co-ed Preschool, Pre-K, K; All girls Grades 1-12 Total student population: 743 Avg. class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: 11:1 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grade foreign language first offered: Preschool (3 year-olds) Languages offered: Spanish, French, Latin Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $21,950 Annual tuition for Grade 12: $39,900 Uniform: Yes Bus: Yes
Grades: 9-12 Gender: Girls Total number of students: 400 Average class size: 15 Student/teacher ratio: 9:1 Religious affiliation: Catholic Grade foreign language first offered: 9 Languages offered: Spanish, French, Latin Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $27,800 Annual tuition for grade 12: $27,800 Uniform: Yes Bus transportation: Ride-on Bus stop at school entrance; Metro 5-minute walk
Grades: 3–6-year-olds, Pre-K & Accredited Kindergarten Gender: All Total number of students: 80 Average class size: Offering three, multiage Montessori classrooms Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: Pre-K Languages offered: French Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $12,300 Annual tuition for grade 12: N/A Uniform: No Bus transportation: No Number of art studios: 1
Grades: K-12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 1,065 Average class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Teacher retention rate: 92.5% Religious affiliation: None Seniors with National Merit recognition: 31 (5 National Merit Scholars; another 26 Commended Students) Grade foreign language first offered: 4th grade Spanish (only); other languages 7th Languages offered: Spanish, French, Latin, Mandarin
Grades: PK-2 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 140 Average class size: 16 Student/teacher ratio: 8:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: Pre-K Languages offered: Spanish, Chinese, French Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $26,500 Students receiving financial aid: 11% Uniform: No Bus transportation: No Number of art studios: 1 Music ensembles: Twice a
Grades: 4-12 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 150 Average class size: 10 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: 9 Languages offered: Spanish Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $43,510 Annual tuition for grade 12: $44,917 Students receiving financial aid: 43% Uniform: No Bus transportation: No Teacher retention rate: 97% Varsity sports:
Grades: 3-8 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 30 Average class size: 10 Student/teacher ratio: 10:1 Religious affiliation: None Grade foreign language first offered: NA Languages offered: NA Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $43,510 Students receiving financial aid: 43% Uniform: No Bus transportation: No Teacher retention rate: NA Interscholastic sports (middle): NA Number of art
Grades: age 2-5 Gender: Co-ed Total number of students: 142 Average class size: 12 to 15 Student/teacher ratio: 12:3 Religious affiliation: None Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $18,550 for full day Uniforms: No Bus Transportation: No Teach retention rate: 97% Accreditations/Affiliations: NAEYC Accredited Founded: 1970
