Private School Guide 2023-24

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PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE

Our area boasts a number of excellent private schools, but choosing the right one for your child may not always be easy. There are scores of good schools to choose from and a countless number of factors that you need to consider. Co-ed or single gender? A school with a religious affiliation or not? What’s the educational philosophy and approach?

Bethesda Magazine’s PRIVATE SCHOOL GUIDE will help you to find the school that’s the best fit. In the following pages, we provide essential information on 22 schools. You’ll find the information you need to narrow your search and to start your exploration in a targeted and effective way.

The Auburn School, Silver Spring Campus

9115 Georgia Ave.

Silver Spring, MD 20910

301-588-8048

theauburnschool.org

Grades: K-8

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 65

Average class size: 10

Student/teacher ratio: 10:2

Religious affiliation: None

Seniors with National Merit recognition: N/A

Languages offered: N/A

Lowest tuition for 5-day students: Please inquire

Students receiving financial aid: 47%

Uniform: No

Bus transportation: No

Teacher retention rate: 90%

Theater productions per year: 1

Accreditations/Affiliations: AdvancEd/Mansef

Founded: 2011

Barrie School

13500 Layhill Road

Silver Spring, MD 20906

301-576-2800

barrie.org

Grades: 3 months-Grade 12

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 375

Average class size: 16

Student/teacher ratio:

Lower School, 13:1;

Middle-Upper School, 10:1

Religious affiliation: N/A

Seniors with National Merit recognition: N/A

Grade foreign language first offered: 6

Languages offered: Spanish, French, Independent Study

Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $21,480

Annual tuition for grade 12: $36,210 (includes books)

Students receiving financial aid: 47%

Uniform: No

Bus transportation: Yes

Number of AP courses offered: 4

Students scoring 3+ on AP exams: 13 Varsity sports: Soccer, volleyball, cross country, basketball, track & field Interscholastic sports (middle): Flag football, track & field, soccer, cross country, basketball

Number of art studios: 3

Theater productions per year: 2

Music ensembles: 5

Accreditations/Affiliations: American Montessori Society, Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, National Association of Independent Schools, Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools

Founded: 1932

The Bethesda Montessori School

7611 Clarendon Road

Bethesda, MD 20814

301-986-1260

bethesdamontessori.com

Grades: 3-6-year-olds, Pre-K & Accredited

Kindergarten

Gender: Coed

Total number of students: 80

Average class size: Offering three, multi-age Montessori classrooms

Religious affiliation: None

Grade foreign language first offered: Pre-K

Languages offered: French

Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $13,300

Annual tuition for grade 12: N/A

Uniform: No

Bus transportation: No

Number of art studios: 1

Theater productions per year: 2

Music ensembles: 3

Accreditations/Affiliations: Montessori Schools of Maryland, Accredited

Kindergarten. Licensed by State of MD, Association Montessori Internationale, American Montessori Society

Founded: 1983

Bullis School

10601 Falls Road

Potomac, MD 20854

301-299-8500

bullis.org

Grades: K-12

Gender: Co-ed

Lower School Enrollment: 186

Middle School Enrollment: 221

Upper School Enrollment: 618

Average class size: 15

Student/teacher ratio: 7:1

Languages offered: French, Spanish, Latin, Mandarin

Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $41,250

Annual tuition for grade 12: $54,540

Students receiving financial aid: 33%

Uniform: Yes

Bus transportation: Yes, throughout the metro area

AP courses offered: 24

US Varsity sports: Baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball, wrestling

MS Interscholastic sports: Baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, wrestling

Number of art studios: 4, plus dance studio, 2 makerspaces

Music ensembles: Chorus, chamber singers, concert band, concert choir, jazz ensemble, jazz workshop, string ensemble, winter, and spring musicals and ensembles

LS Arts: Grade-based theatrical productions, 5th-grade musical, visual arts classes & shows, movement classes, general music class and band, string, and choral

ensembles. All groups perform several times during the school year.

MS Arts: Grade 6 & 7 students participate in visual arts classes and shows and one performing arts class (choices: band, strings, chorus, dance, theater). Grade 8 students choose a major and minor area of the arts in which to delve more deeply.

US Arts: Students may pursue an Honors Capstone. Arts students participate in multiple shows and performances during the course of the year. US courses are offered in music, audio engineering, theatre, dance, and visual arts.

Accreditations/Affiliations: Maryland Department of Education, National Association of Independent Schools, Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, The Secondary School Admision Test Board, The College Board, The Association of Independent Maryland Schools, The Black Student Fund, The National Association for College Counseling

Founded: 1930

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

Lower School Campus:

SCHOOL PROFILE

Enrollment: 65

Grades: K-8

Average Class Size: 10

Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:2

Year Founded: 2011

1901 E. Jefferson St., Rockville, MD 20852

Annette M. & Theodore N. Lerner Family Upper School Campus: 11710 Hunters Ln., Rockville, MD 20852 301-692-4870

cesjds.org

Grades: Junior Kindergarten-Grade 12

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 850

Average class size: 13

Religious affiliation: Jewish Seniors with National Merit recognition: 10

Grade foreign language first offered: Junior Kindergarten

Languages offered: Hebrew, Spanish, and Arabic

Lowest tuition for 5-day students: Varies by grade

Annual tuition for grade 12: $22,960 (first semester only)

Students receiving financial aid: 50%

Uniform: None

Bus transportation: Yes

Number of AP courses offered: CESJDS does not offer AP courses, however, does offer advanced and rigorous courses that emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and allow for flexibility.

Students scoring 3+ on AP exams: N/A

Varsity sports: Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling, Indoor Track, Baseball, Softball, and Track and Field Interscholastic sports (Middle): Cross

Country, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, and Track and Field

Number of art studios: 4

Theater productions per year: 8

Music ensembles: 10

Accreditations/Affiliations: AIMS, Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington

Founded: 1965

The Diener School

11701 Danville Drive

North Bethesda, MD 20852

301-299-4602

TheDienerSchool.org

info@TheDienerSchool.org

Grades: Kindergarten-8th

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 75

Average class size: 10

Student/teacher ratio: Elementary School 1:4

Middle School 1:6

Religious affiliation: N/A

Languages offered: N/A

Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $51,500

Students receiving financial aid: 12%

Uniform: N/A

Bus transportation: Yes

Teacher retention rate: 7-year average

Theater productions per year: N/A

Accreditations/Affiliations: AISGW AIMS

NAIS MANSEF Washington D.C. Small Schools

Association WISER

Founded: 2007

The Auburn School, Silver Spring Campus

9115 Georgia Ave. • Silver Spring, MD 20910 • 301-588-8048

Frances.garcia@auburnschool.org • theauburnschool.org

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 of academic skills, social competency and pragmatic language in an engaging educational environment. Our program is appropriate for students who can learn successfully and appropriately in a small classroom setting.

The Auburn School integrates social skills and pragmatic language development throughout the curriculum and school day using research-based programs and educational best-practices, and provides a challenging academic curriculum featuring multi-sensory instruction, research-based curriculum and appropriate student accommodations.

The Auburn School has campuses in Silver Spring and Chantilly, Virginia.

Geneva Day School

11931 Seven Locks Road

Potomac, MD 20854

301-340-7704

genevadayschool.org

Grades: 2 years old-Kindergarten

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 165

Average class size: 12-18 – varies by age

Student/teacher ratio: 6:1 – varies by age

Religious affiliation: Non-denominational

Grade foreign language first offered: 3 years old

Languages offered: Spanish, Chinese, and Sign Language

Lowest tuition for 5-day half-day students: $8,600

Students receiving financial aid: 20%

Uniform: No

Bus transportation: No

Teacher retention rate: 98%

Accreditations/Affiliations: Maryland State

Department of Education Office of Childcare, National Childcare Association, Maryland State Department of Education Office of Nonpublic Schools, Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education

Certified Green School, Maryland State Childcare Association, National Association

Enrollment: 330

Grades: PK-8

Average Class Size: 18

Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1

Annual Tuition (Grade 8): $48,175

Year Founded: 1965

of Education for Young Children

Founded: 1965

Georgetown Preparatory School

10900 Rockville Pike

North Bethesda, MD 20852

301-493-5000

gprep.org

Grades: 9-12

Gender: Boys

Total number of students: 500

Average class size: 16

Student/teacher ratio: 8:1

Religious affiliation: Jesuit (Catholic)

Grade foreign language first offered: 9

Languages offered: 5

Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $42,190

Students receiving financial aid: 28%

Uniform: Sport coat and tie

Bus transportation: Available

Number of AP courses offered: 28

Varsity sports: Football, soccer, cross country, basketball, wrestling, hockey, swimming & diving, winter track, baseball, lacrosse, track, rugby, tennis, golf, clay targeting

Number of art studios: 2

Theater productions per year: 2

Music ensembles: 3

Accreditations/Affiliations: Accreditation: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Maryland State Department of Education, Jesuit Province of Maryland

Founded: 1789

Lowell School

German International School Washington D.C.

8617 Chateau Drive

Potomac, MD 20854

301-365-3807

giswashington.org

Grades: Pre-K–Grade 12

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 530

Average class size: 16 (Elementary and Upper Schools)

Student/teacher ratio: 18:1

Religious affiliation: None

Programs: Strong focus on World Languages and STEM

Grade foreign language first offered: German starting in Pre-K

Languages offered: German, English, French, Spanish, Latin

Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $19,735

2-year-old (half day): $18,530 (full day also available); 3 & 4-year-old (half day): $15,215 (full-day also available); Kindergarten (5-year-old program): $22,500; Grade 1-6: $23,620; Grades 7-12: $ 24,405

Uniform: No

Bus transportation: DC, MD, NOVA

Teacher retention rate: 90%

Number of AP courses offered: 8

Students scoring 3+ on AP exams: 95%

Varsity sports: Soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming, track & field, tennis

Interscholastic sports (middle): Soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming, track & field, tennis

1640 Kalmia Road, NW • Washington, D.C. 20012 • 202-577-2000 lowellschool.org

Founded in 1965, Lowell School is a progressive co-ed prekindergarten through 8th grade school in Washington, D.C.

At Lowell, we believe in authenticity, inclusivity and respect for children. Our faculty and staff honor each child’s individuality, giving them time and space to grow, while challenging them to push themselves and try new things. This results in highly motivated learners with a strong sense of self-worth and efficacy.

Our students engage in active, collaborative learning, with equal emphasis on building conceptual understanding and developing strong creative, critical and analytical thinking skills. We carefully design learning experiences to be integrated across subjects and to draw on student interests and what’s happening in the world around them.

We teach our students to embrace the humanity, dignity and individuality of all, and we partner with families to create a successful, dynamic learning community prepared to change the world.

We believe success starts with respecting children and honoring their individuality.

We believe an engaged learning community has to be authentic, inclusive, and diverse.

We believe in the power of progressive education.

www.lowellschool.org

admissions@lowellschool.org

Helping children love learning since 1965. Lowell is a co-ed PK–8th school in Washington, DC.

Number of art studios: 1

Theater/Music productions per year: 4

Music ensembles: Choir and orchestra

Accreditations/Affiliations: Accredited by the Federal Republic of Germany’s Central Office for Schools Abroad and approved by Maryland State Department of Education, Member of AISGW, Part of Network of 140 German Schools around the globe

Founded: 1961

Green Acres School

11701 Danville Drive North Bethesda, MD 20852

301-881-4100

greenacres.org

Grades: Age 3-Grade 8

Gender: Gender Inclusive

Total number of students: 160

Average class size: 11

Student/teacher ratio: 6:1

Religious affiliation: None

Grade foreign language first offered: Pre-K

Languages offered: Spanish

Lowest tuition for 5-day students:

$21,000 (Half-day Pre-K)

$29,400 (Pre-K)

$35,175 (Kindergarten)

SCHOOL PROFILE

Enrollment: 1,000+

Grades: K-12

Average Class Size: 15

Student/Teacher

Ratio: 7:1

Annual Tuition (Grade 12): $54,540

Year Founded: 1930

$38,850 (1st grade)

$41,885 (2nd–4th grade)

$41,990 (5th–6th grade)

$43,040 (7th–8th grade)

Annual tuition for grade 8: $43,040

Students receiving financial aid: 40%

Uniform: No

Bus transportation: Yes

Teacher retention rate: 82%

Interscholastic sports (middle): Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, Softball

Number of art studios: 3

Theater productions per year: Multiple Music ensembles: Middle school vocal & instrumental ensemble

Founded: 1934

The Harbour School

11510 Falls Road

Potomac, MD 20854

301-365-1100 theharborschool.org

Grades: PK-2/3–Grade 3

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 70

Average class size: 10-12

Student/teacher ratio: 6:1

Religious affiliation: None

Grade foreign language first offered: Preschool

Languages offered: Spanish

Lowest tuition for 5-day students:

$16,000 (half-day)

$23,900 (full-day)

Students receiving financial aid: 20%

Bullis School

Uniform: No

Bus transportation: For field trips

Number of art studios: 1

Theater productions per year: 2

Accreditations/Affiliations: AIMS,AISGW, WSSA, AISAP

Founded: 1973

The Ivymount/Maddux School

11614 Seven Locks Road

Rockville, MD 20854

301-469-0223 madduxschool.org

Grades: PK-2

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 42

Average class size: 8-10 in PK; 10-12 in K-2nd

Student/teacher ratio: 4:1

Religious affiliation: None

Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $38,000

Uniform: No

Bus transportation: No

Specials: Art, library and technology, music, physical education, yoga, plus integrated speech/OT

Accreditations/Affiliations: State approved curriculum

Annual Applications per opening: Please inquire

Founded: 2004

10601 Falls Road • Potomac, MD 20854 • 301-299-8500 • bullis.org

Bullis Located on 102 acres in Potomac, Maryland, Bullis is a co-ed, K-12 independent school that prepares students to be critical thinkers, joyful lifelong learners, and impactful global citizens. Our student-centered community embraces diversity, honors integrity and fosters belonging. Students develop passions by exploring opportunities in academics, arts, athletics and service. We believe the best education is achieved when students choose from a broad range of options that encourage flexible thinking, cultivate empathy and help build meaningful relationships. Students gain problem-solving skills in an environment where teachers push the boundaries of traditional learning practices to connect curricula to the real world in classes like entrepreneurship, making for social good and design thinking. Every day, Bullis students boldly journey outside of their comfort zones in pursuit of self-discovery.

Lowell School

1640 Kalmia Road NW

Washington, DC 20012

202-577-2000

lowellschool.org

Grades: PK-8

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 330

Average class size: 18

Student/teacher ratio: 9:1

Religious affiliation: None

Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $23,115 (half-day, Pre-Primary)

Students receiving financial aid: 1/3

Uniform: No

Bus transportation: Yes

Languages: Beginning in Pre-Primary, students are introduced to the Spanish language, and upon entering Primary School, it becomes part of their regular class schedule.

STEAM: Each division has dedicated science/lab, library, art, and maker spaces and classes.

Physical Education: In addition to other important skills and activities, students in 1st–5th grade have regular swim rotations in Lowell’s indoor pool as part of their PE program, and Middle School students have swimming as an elective option.

Enrollment: 300

Grades: PK-8

Average Class Size: 16

Student/Teacher Ratio: 16:1

Annual Tuition: $10,125

Year Founded: 1953

Athletics: Lowell runs a comprehensive nocut program: Co-ed Cross Country (4th–8th grade), Boys and Girls Soccer (four teams, two for 4th and 5th grade, two for Middle School), Boys and Girls Basketball Soccer (four teams, two for 4th and 5th grade, two for Middle School), Girls Lacrosse (Middle School), Baseball (Middle School), Co-ed Jr. Track & Field (Kindergarten–5th grade), Co-ed Sr. Track (Middle School), and Co-ed Swimming.

Founded: 1965

McLean School

Kindergarten-4

11810 Falls Road

Grades 5-8

8224 Lochinver Lane

Potomac, MD 20854

301-299-8277

mcleanschool.org

Grades: K-12

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 495

Average class size: 10+

Student/teacher ratio: 7:1

Religious affiliation: None

Grade foreign language first offered: Grade 5

Languages offered: Spanish, Latin, American Sign Language

Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $44,000

Annual tuition for grade 12: $56,000

Students receiving financial aid: 40%

Uniform: Yes

Bus transportation: Yes

Teacher retention rate: 90%

Number of AP courses offered: 10+

Varsity sports: Volleyball, softball, lacrosse, track & field, cross country, soccer, wrestling, basketball, golf, tennis, baseball, climbing Interscholastic sports (middle): Volleyball, softball, lacrosse, track & field, cross country, soccer, wrestling, basketball

Number of art studios: 4

Theater productions per year: 1 drama/ comedy per year, 1 musical per year, 2 musical concerts per division, talent shows

Music ensembles: Strings Ensemble, Jazz Band, Rock, Pop & Blues Band, Chorus

Accreditations/Affiliations: Maryland

Department of Education, National Association of Independent Schools, Association of Independent Maryland Schools, Association of Independent Schools in Greater Washington,The Black Student Fund, Latino Student Fund, International Dyslexia Association, Learning Disabilities Association, Secondary School Admission Test Board, Association of Independent School Admission Professionals, National Business Officers Association

Founded: 1954

Oneness-Family Montessori School

6701 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815

HIGH SCHOOL: 9411 Connecticut Ave. Kensington, MD 20895 301-652-7751

St. Jane de Chantal

9525 Old Georgetown Road • Bethesda, MD 20814 • dechantal.org

St. Jane de Chantal St. Jane de Chantal is a Catholic, co-ed elementary school in Bethesda, MD. We are celebrating our 70th school year in 2023-24. Throughout the last seven decades, De Chantal teachers and families have educated and raised children as a community and look forward to continuing this tradition. We will use this school year to discover our history and celebrate our future.

The school has two classrooms per grade and an average of 20 students in each classroom. In recognition of academic excellence, The U.S. Department of Education has twice named De Chantal a Blue Ribbon School.

Although academics are a priority and teachers are dedicated to the educational success of each child, we also value and educate the whole child. De Chantal recognizes that our students will spend their childhood with us, and we strive to cultivate a sense of curiosity and discovery in the children.

Through proud traditions and a close, caring community, De Chantal educates students with strong values and academic excellence. De Chantal is the school where your child will grow in spirit and mind, the school where your child will be known and loved and the school where you can be involved.

For more information about De Chantal and our admissions process please contact Catherine Tomsheck at ctomsheck@dechantal.org or visit our website dechantal.org

SCHOOL PROFILE

Enrollment: 375

Grades:

3 months-grade 12

Average Class Size: 16

Annual Tuition (Grade 12): $36,210

Year Founded: 1932

Barrie School

13500 Layhill Road • Silver Spring, MD 20906 • 301-576-2800 barrie.org/admission

Barrie School is a progressive independent school, serving students from 3 months to grade 12, inspiring excellence, intrinsic motivation and responsibility through innovation. Our intentional educational throughline—from Montessori (3 months to grade 6) to Project-Based Learning (PBL) (grades 6 to 12)—cultivates learning that lasts. Our community fosters a deep sense of confidence and belonging within our diverse student body. Lower School offers hands-on Montessori education that focuses on the uniqueness of each child, and supports optimum learning. Middle and Upper School offers a PBL curriculum for students in Grades 6 through 12 engaging students in deep memorable learning, inspiring a love for and personal connection to their academic experience.

Located in Silver Spring, MD, Barrie School provides an extraordinary learning environment integrating local, national and global educational opportunities. Our 45-acre campus is home to the world-renowned Barrie Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies—one of the largest school-based teacher training programs in the country—and Barrie Camp, a Washington, D.C. area tradition since the 1950s.

onenessfamily.org

Grades: Ages 2-Grade 12

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 145

Average class size: 20

Student/teacher ratio: 12:1

Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian

Grade foreign language first offered: PS

Languages offered: Spanish, French, Italian, American Sign Language

Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $23,600

Annual tuition for grade 12: $37,250

Students receiving financial aid: 29%

Uniform: No

Bus transportation: No

Number of art studios: 2

Theater productions per year: 1

Music ensembles: 2

Accreditations/Affiliations: International Montessori Council, American Montessori Society, NAIS

Founded: 1988

Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

17301 Old Vic Boulevard

Olney, MD 20832 240-283-3200

Enrollment: 144

Grades: PK-2

Average Class Size: 9-18

Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1

Year Founded: 1944

olgchs.org

Grades: 9-12

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 1,200+

Average class size: 20

Student/teacher ratio: 13:1

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic Tuition: $29,350

Uniform: Yes

Bus transportation: Yes

Honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, STEM, Ryken and Global Programs offered Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman sports: 40+ 12 Science & State-of-the-art STEM labs

Award-winning visual, instrumental and choral programs

Founded: 1958

The Primary Day School

7300 River Road Bethesda, MD 20817 301-365-4355

theprimarydayschool.org

Grades: PK-2

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 144

Average class size: 9-18

Student/teacher ratio: 8:1

Religious affiliation: None

Grade foreign language first offered: Pre-K

Languages offered: Spanish

Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $28,900

Students receiving financial aid: 11%

Uniform: No

Bus transportation: No

Number of art studios: 1

Music ensembles: Twice a month

Accreditations/Affiliations: AISGW/AIMS

Founded: 1944

The Siena School

1300 Forest Glen Road

Silver Spring, MD 20901

301-244-3600

thesienaschool.org

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: $48,462

Annual tuition for grade 12: $49,755

Students receiving financial aid: 43%

Uniform: No

Bus transportation: No

Teacher retention rate: 93%

Varsity sports: Soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, softball, cross country

Interscholastic sports (middle): Soccer, basketball, cross county, softball

Number of art studios: 2

Theater productions per year: 2

Music ensembles: 2

Accreditations/Affiliations: NAIS, ISM, MSACS, IDA, LDA-MC

The Primary Day School

7300 River Road • Bethesda, MD 20817 • 301-365-4355

theprimarydayschool.org

The Primary Day School is a nondenominational, diverse, coeducational, independent school for children in pre-kindergarten through grade 2. These are the four most crucial learning years of their lives, a time when they are ready for quantum leaps of development. At Primary Day, everything we do focuses on helping young children flourish, both academically and emotionally, during this vitally important time of life.

The Primary Day curriculum is designed specifically to engage young learners. Children gain essential building blocks in reading, writing, phonovisual, mathematics, science, STEM, Spanish, social studies, music, physical education and art, creating a firm foundation for ongoing school success and continued personal growth. Primary Day provides enrichment after-care options for families.

Individual tours and parent interviews with our head of school are offered during the school day and open houses are hosted in the fall and winter. We also invite you to join our popular Ultimate STEM event. For updated information please see our website.

For additional information about Primary Day, please call 301-365-4355, email us at admission@theprimarydayschool.org or visit our website at www.theprimarydayschool.org

Stone Ridge School

9101 Rockville Pike • Bethesda, MD 20814 • 301-657-4322 stoneridgeschool.org

Enrollment: 760

Average Class Size: 16

Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1

Annual Tuition: $44,900

Year Founded: 1923

SCHOOL PROFILE this is who we are

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart empowers leaders to serve with faith, intellect and confidence. We are an all-girls grades 1-12, Catholic, independent school, (co-ed program Pre-K through Kindergarten). As part of a 200-year tradition of Sacred Heart education and a global network in 41 countries and 150 schools, Stone Ridge makes a consistent commitment to educating the mind and the heart of our students so that they may grow in wisdom, faith, and grace and with purpose and integrity. We are guided by the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. With these Goals we commit to educate to a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness which impels to action, a building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. Our beautiful 32 acre campus is centrally located in Bethesda, Maryland. Bus transportation is available throughout the Washington metropolitan area.

Empowering leaders to serve with faith, intellect and confidence.

OPEN HOUSES

UPPER SCHOOL (Grades 9-12) • Sunday, October 15, 2023

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 5-8) • Friday, November 10, 2023

LOWER SCHOOL (Pre-K-Grade 4) • visit our website for Discovery Days

We are an all-girls grades 1-12, Catholic, independent school, with co-educational Pre-K and Kindergarten, located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Bus transportation is available throughout the Washington metropolitan area. WWW.STONERIDGESCHOOL.ORG

Annual applications per opening: 8

Founded: 2006

The Siena School, Virginia Campus

2705 Hunter Mill Road

Oakton, VA 22124

703-745-5900

thesienaschool.org

Grades: 3-11

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 50

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: $48,462

Annual tuition for grade 12: $48,462

Students receiving financial aid: 43%

Uniform: No

Bus transportation: No

Teacher retention rate: 93%

Varsity sports: NA

Interscholastic sports (middle): Soccer

Theater productions per year: 2

Music ensembles: 1

Accreditations/Affiliations: NAIS, ISM, MSACS, IDA

SCHOOL PROFILE

Enrollment: 165

Grades: 2 years oldKindergarten

Average Class Size: 12-18, varies by age

Annual Tuition (Grade 12): N/A

Year Founded: 1965

Annual applications per opening: 8

Founded: 2021

St. Jane de Chantal

9525 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814

301-530-1221

dechantal.org

Grades: PK-8

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 300

Average class size (Pre-K): 16

Average class size (K-8): 15-18

Student/teacher ratio: 16:1

Teacher retention rate: 90% for three consecutive years

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic

Grade foreign language first offered: Grade 6

Languages offered: Spanish STEM Lab offers weekly interactive science and engineering lessons for all students

Pre-K to Grade 8

Annual tuition (Pre-K): $11,500

Annual tuition (K-8): $10,125

Students receiving financial aid: 12%

Uniform: Yes

Bus transportation: No

On-site after school care available until 6 P.M. daily

Interscholastic Sports: Interscholastic CYO sports begin in Grade 3 and continue to grade 8, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, cross country and track & field Number of art studios: 1

Theater productions per year: 4

Music ensembles: 5 (beginning band, advanced band, beginning choir, advanced choir, chimes)

Accreditations/Affiliations: Archdiocese of Washington

Founded: 1953

St. John’s College High School

2607 Military Road NW Chevy Chase, D.C. 20015 202-363-2316 stjohnschs.org

Grades: 9-12

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 1,270

Average class size: 20

Student/teacher ratio: 12:1

Religious affiliation: Catholic/Lasallian

Tradition

Seniors with National Merit recognition: 12 Grade foreign language first offered: 9

Languages offered: Spanish, French, Latin Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $23,950

Annual tuition for grade 12: $23,950

Students receiving financial aid: 39%

Uniform: Yes

Bus transportation: Yes

Number of AP courses offered: 24

Students scoring 3+ on AP exams: 77% Varsity sports: Baseball, basketball (boys and girls), crew, cross country/track, equestrian team, field hockey, football, golf, ice hockey (boys and girls), lacrosse (boys

Geneva Day School

11931 Seven Locks Road • Potomc, MD 20854 • 301-340-7704 genevadayschool.org

Encouraging a lifelong love of learning!

As Potomac’s hidden gem, Geneva Day School provides exceptional classes and extraordinary programs for children aged 2 through kindergarten.

Join as a 2. . . This nurturing and innovative school grows with you. Many students maintain lifelong relationships and a number of graduates enroll their children to grant the gift of a Geneva education.

What creates such a following? The Geneva Method, which promotes student-led discovery of traditional pre-academics, stellar instruction from passionate, highly trained staff and inspiring settings in which to learn and play. . . . An irresistible formula.

Geneva’s enriching academic curriculum is powered by STEAM (science-technology-engineering-arts-math) and includes specialized art, environmental education, mindfulness, music and physical education. An “outdoor classroom” presides over gorgeous, Maryland Green School grounds, often visited by the very butterflies that serve as the school’s mascot.

Whether skipping stones at the nearby creek, conducting a science experiment, or painting according to artistic inspiration, Geneva students (and campers!) hold a lifelong love of learning in their hands. . . And hearts.

SCHOOL PROFILE

German International School Washington D.C.

8617 Chateau Drive • Potomac, MD 20854 • 301-365-3807 • giswashington.org

Enrollment: 530

Average Class Size: 16

Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Annual Tuition

3-4 years old (half-day): $16,205

Year Founded: 1961

The German International School Washington D.C. is a private, co-educational institution with around 530 students in preschool through 12th grade, set on a quiet campus in Potomac, Md. Our student body is truly international, united by a shared interest in German language and culture. The only full-time German day school in the Greater Washington D.C. area, we offer rigorous academics in a warm, multicultural setting.

The school has a challenging German curriculum mixed with American elements. Graduates receive the globally recognized German International Abitur as well as a high-school diploma from the state of Maryland. We have two academic focus areas: world languages and science. Students gain fluency in at least two languages and achieve mastery of biology, chemistry and physics. Our teachers prize critical inquiry, teaching students how—not what— to think. On graduation, they are prepared to enter any prestigious university worldwide.

The FastTrack Program is a language program for learning German that allows academically strong students up to grade five with little or no German language skills to enroll. The program is primarily geared toward students who are interested in a bilingual or multilingual education.

The German International School is accredited by the German Ministry of Education and Maryland Department of Education. Open House dates: Nov. 7, 2023 and Jan. 19, 2024

11931

301 340 7704 genevadayschool.org

OPEN HOUSE DATES: Nov. 7, 2023: Preschool

Jan. 19, 2024: Pre-K through 12th gr.

Seven Locks Road Potomac, MD 20854

GUIDE

and girls), rugby, soccer (boys and girls), softball, swim and dive, tennis (boys and girls), volleyball, wrestling

Number of art studios: 2

Theater productions per year: 2-3

Music ensembles: 20

Accreditations/Affiliations: Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, DENA Brothers of the Christian Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, National Association of Independent Schools, National Catholic Education Association

Annual applications per opening: 4:1

Founded: 1851

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

9101 Rockville Pike

Bethesda, MD 20814

301-657-4322

stoneridgeschool.org

Grades: Preschool-Grade 12

Gender: Co-ed Preschool, Pre-K, K; All-girls Grades 1-12

Total student population: 760

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: $31,900

Annual tuition for Grade 12: $44,900

Uniform: Yes

Bus: Yes

Number of AP courses offered: 21

Upper School Interscholastic Sports: Basketball, Cross country, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Swimming & Diving, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track & field, Volleyball, Winter Indoor Track

Middle School Interscholastic Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Swimming, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & field, Volleyball

Number of art studios: 9 Theater productions per year: 2 in upper school, 2 in middle school

Music ensembles: Upper school Heartfelt (a cappella), chorus, handbells, instrumental ensemble, band, orchestra, and strings

Accreditations/Affiliations: AIMS, Middle States Associations Of Colleges And Schools, Network Of Sacred Heart Schools, National Catholic Education Association, National Association Of Independent Schools, International Coalition of Girls' Schools, National Association Of Principals Of Schools For Girls, Association For Supervision And Curriculum Development, Independent Education, National Association For The Education Of Young Children

Founded: 1923

Georgetown Preparatory School

Washington Episcopal School

5600 Little Falls Parkway

Bethesda, MD 20816

301-652-7878

w-e-s.org

Grades: PK3-Grade 8

Gender: Co-ed

Total number of students: 346

Average class size: 14

Student/teacher ratio: 7:1

Religious affiliation: Episcopal

Grade foreign language first offered: PK4

Languages offered: Spanish, French, Latin Lowest tuition for 5-day students: $16,000

Annual tuition for Grade 8: $42,000

Students receiving financial aid: 23%

Uniform: Yes

Bus transportation: No

Teacher retention rate: 7.5 years

Interscholastic Sports: Soccer, cross country, basketball, lacrosse, track and field

Number of art studios: 3

Theater productions per year: Every grade performs at least once/year for entire school

Accreditations/Affiliations: Association of Independent Maryland Schools; Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington; Mid-Atlantic Episcopal Schools Association; National Association of Episcopal Schools; National Association of Independent Schools; Independent Education; Black and Latino Student Fund.

Founded: 1986

Prep’s Global Education

Founded in 1789, Georgetown Preparatory School is America’s oldest Catholic boarding and day school for young men in grades 9 through 12. Situated on 93 acres, Prep forms students from all over the world to become men of faith and men for others with opportunities for international friendships, immersion service trips, and global travel.

Enrollment: 330

Grades: PK3-8

Gender: Co-ed

Average Class Size: 14

Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Washington Episcopal School

5600 Little Falls Parkway • Bethesda, MD 20816 • 301-652-7878

admissions@w-e-s.org • w-e-s.org

Washington Episcopal School (WES) is committed to helping every child become kind, confident, and prepared. It all starts in our Early Childhood program where our youngest students explore, experiment, and problem solve. Handson activities (and ample play time) promote their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.

In the Elementary and Middle School years, students cultivate virtues like courage, humility, and compassion, to help foster a moral and ethical compass. They learn how to take risks and self-advocate as they become leaders.

Our experiential study trips – from the apple orchard to the Chesapeake Bay to the desert southwest, to Italy, and France or Spain –provide unforgettable experiences for our students as they explore the world beyond the classroom.

A strong foundation at WES equips students with skills that foster academic confidence and adaptability, enabling them to excel and thrive in their future educational pursuits, fueling a lifelong love for learning. WES graduates seamlessly transition to a wide variety of top secondary schools.

The best way to learn more about this life-changing education is to join us at an admission event. Call today to learn more!

SCHOOL PROFILE

Enrollment: 160

Grades: Age 3–Grade 8

Average Class Size: 11

Student/Teacher

Ratio: 6:1

Annual Tuition (Grade 8): $43,040

Year Founded: 1934

Green Acres School

11701 Danville Drive • North Bethesda, MD 20852 • 301-881-4100 info@greenacres.org • greenacres.org

Founded in 1934, Green Acres School is among the nation’s foremost—and one of the area’s original—progressive schools. Firmly rooted in the belief that education is the engine for social change, Dr. Alice Mendham Powell envisioned and built a school that would give children a voice, empower them to think critically and inventively about real-world problems, and equip them with the skills they need to participate fully in a democracy.

This legacy of engaged citizenship and academic excellence continues today at Green Acres and is bolstered by the school’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, social justice, service learning and environmental stewardship.

Green Acres graduates find success in high school, college and beyond, using their solid intellectual foundation, creativity and strong ethical framework to emerge as leaders in a wide variety of disciplines.

Located on 15 wooded acres in North Bethesda, learning at Green Acres extends into an oasis of pristine forest, outdoor pathways, gardens and streams—particularly advantageous for STEAM learning across all divisions—as well as playgrounds and athletic fields. Green Acres was named a MAEOE Maryland Green School in 2015 and 2019; the campus also features a greenhouse.

To learn more, go to www.greenacres.org

The Maddux School

Enrollment: 42

Grades: PK-2

Average Class Size: 10 in PK; 12 in K-2nd

Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1

Annual Tuition: $38,000

Year Founded: 2004

11614 Seven Locks Road • Rockville, MD 20854 • 301-469-0223 madduxschool.org

“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 differentiated instruction to children in pre-kindergarten through second grade.

Our structured classes with low student/teacher ratios are led by highly educated and experienced teachers. A speech language and occupational therapist are also key members of each teaching team to support students with language, social and executive function challenges.

In a recent 5-year alumni survey, parents attributed their child’s increased self-esteem, flexibility, self-advocacy and ability to make friends to their years at The Maddux School.

Our curriculum includes robust academics, plus STEAM activities, an active social learning program, music, physical education and yoga. At The Maddux School, we give our students wings to soar!

SCHOOL PROFILE Our Lady of Good Counsel HS

17301 Old Vic Blvd. • Olney, MD 20832

• 240-283-3200

• olgchs.org

Enrollment: 1200+

Grades: 9-12

Average Class Size: 20

Student/Teacher

Ratio: 13:1

Annual Tuition: $29,350

Year Founded: 1958

SCHOOL PROFILE

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.

Enrollment: 145

Grades: Age 2–Grade 12

Average Class Size: 20

Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1

Year Founded: 1988

Academics: Advanced Placement courses

• Global Programs: exchange trips, classes, clubs • International Baccalaureate Program • Ryken Program for students with mild learning differences • STEM Program: top 2 percent of Project Lead the Way schools nationally

Community: • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program • Service curriculum, local and international • Spiritual retreats and Mass offerings • Small group advisories

Excellence: • 88 percent of faculty hold advanced degrees • 2023 college scholarship offerings > $40+ million • 15 consecutive DC/MD/VA Speech and Debate Team titles • Several WCAC titles in the past decade • Award-winning visual, instrumental and choral programs

Facilities: • 51-acre campus in Olney, MD • 650 seat Performing Arts Center • 12 Science and State-of-the-art STEM labs • New turf field, baseball stadium and track

Oneness-Family Montessori School

Lower School: 6701 Wisconsin Ave. • Chevy Chase, MD 20815 High School: 9411 Connecticut Ave. • Kensington, MD 20895 onenessfamily.org

• 301-652-7751

In 1988, Oneness-Family School (OFS)

Founder and Head of Upper School

Andrew Kutt set out to create a school built upon Maria Montessori’s philosophy — where the center of the educational process is the student. Three decades later, what began with 10 students in a public school library is now a global family with thousands of alumni students following their dreams across the planet.

Oneness-Family Montessori School, which serves students in preschool through high school, and is home to students from more than 60 countries, is a family-focused school that encourages a strong partnership between school and home. Its learning program combines a research-based Montessori curriculum with an emphasis on well-being, community, character and lifelong learning.

Enrollment: 1,270

Average Class Size: 20

Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1

Annual Tuition: $23,950

Year Founded: 1851

St. John's College HS

2607 Military Rd NW • Chevy Chase, D.C. 20015 • 202-363-2316 stjohnschs.org

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 2023 collectively earned over $35,000,000 in scholarships. Recent capital improvements to our 30-acre campus include the Center for Performance and Leadership (2020), the Cap Mona Family Student Center (2017), and the Donatelli Center for the Visual and Performing Arts (2016). Unique to the St. John’s experience are the Cadet Corps Leadership Program, the Entrepreneurial Center for Innovation and Social Impact, and state-of-the-art athletic training facilities.

Throughout the years, St. John’s has become synonymous with excellence, diversity, leadership and service. Our mission and vision emphasize holistic personal growth and innovative thinking, which strengthens and continually transforms our school and alumni community.

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School

WHERE TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION

Fostering the growth of confident, compassionate thinkers who engage the world through Jewish values.

LOWER SCHOOL: JK - Grade 5

MIDDLE SCHOOL: Grades 6 - 8

HIGH SCHOOL: Grades 9 - 12