54TH ANNUAL
School Fair October 18, 2026 School Fair Event Guide & 2026-27 Open House Dates
Black Student fund The Black Student Fund provides essential advocacy, academic and retention support to academically motivated African American and other underserved students to facilitate their access, admission and successful matriculation and graduation from member schools. BSF partners with member schools to provide financial assistance, as well as instruction, evaluations, feedback and monitoring necessary to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a supportive and responsive environment.
latino Student fund The LSF aims to provide year-round, out-of-school-time programs that foster a robust academic foundation for underserved PreK-12th grade students and their families in low-income, at-risk communities. The LSF also aims to promote higher education and nurture future professional leaders through holistic support.
04 Workshop Schedule BSF/LSF SCHOOL
06 DC Schools 14 Maryland Schools
FAIR GUIDE
22 Virginia Schools
DIRECTORY
25 Boarding Schools 31 Online Schools 32 Non-School Exhibitors
2:15 P.M.
WORKSHOP SESSION I
COMPLETING THE ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID PROCESS
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Jewell Samuel, J.D., Founder/CEO of Edukeys, helps families navigate the independent school admissions process and shares advice and best practices on applying and seeking financial aid.
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TESTING 101
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A workshop by Jennifer Claiborne on the SAT, ISEO, and HSPT, explaining the differences between the tests and outlining test prep strategies.
CLOSING THE GAP: MONEY FOR EDUCATION
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Financial Professional Mark Baker provides financing models and tips to help families finance K–12 and post-secondary education, with money strategies to use right now.
3:15 P.M.
WORKSHOP SESSION II
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
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Psychologist Dr. Linda McGhee provides insight and lessons on admissions and academic testing, and discusses considerations relating to wellness and mental health in the admissions process.
A BETTER CHANCE MEETUP
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A Better Chance is a national leader in K–12 independent school access. ABC's Haydee L. Sun-Acosta and Margaret Stolte present an information session about ABC's programs and application process.
4:15 P.M.
WORKSHOP SESSION III
FINANCIAL AID AT INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
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Frankie Brown of Sidwell Friends School and Kevin Mills of Serving Our Children will provide information about financial aid at independent schools.
AI AWARENESS WORKSHOP
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Carolyn Solaru, Founder and CEO of The Resourceologist, presents a workshop on using AI as a second brain to support and advance learning and educational opportunities.
OPEN HOUSE DATES
ARCHBISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL Catholic | Coed | Grades 9-12 | Washington, DC Open House Date: Sunday, November 1 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Register online. Prospective students can sign up for Lion For a Day guided tour. Registration required.
BEAUVOIR Independent | Coed | Grades PK-3 | Washington, DC Open House Date: Thursday, October 15 from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Interested parents and caregivers are welcome to register for a personalized meeting via Ravenna.
CAPITOL HILL DAY SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Grades PK-8 | Washington, DC Open House: PreK4 - Grade 8, Wednesday, December 9, at 9 a.m. Registration through Ravenna is required.
CONSORTIUM OF CATHOLIC ACADEMIES Catholic | Coed | Grades PK-8 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Contact the schools for current open house dates and private tours. Visit the Consortium at catholicacademies.org to find admissions information.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES
CORNERSTONE SCHOOLS Christian | Coed | Grades K-12 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Contact Admissions at (202) 575-0027 to arrange a visit and learn about upcoming open houses.
EDMUND BURKE SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Grades 6-12 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Saturdays, October 17 and November 21, 2026: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for Middle School, and from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. for High School.
GEORGETOWN DAY SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Grades PK-12 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Lower School Open House from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Middle School Open House from 2-4 p.m. on November 8. Sunday, December 6 from 12 - 2 p.m. for High School. Register in Ravenna.
GEORGETOWN VISITATION Catholic | All-girls | Grades 9-12 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Saturday, October 17 from 1 - 4 p.m. Register through the admissions portal.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES
GONZAGA COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Catholic | All-boys | Grades 9-12 | Washington, DC Open House Date: Annual Open House is on Sunday, November 22 from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. No RSVPs are required.
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL Catholic | Coed | Grades PK4 - 8 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: November 5, 2026, and January 21, 2027, from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Parents only. Registration is required.
LITTLE FOLKS SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Preschool | Washington, DC Open House Dates: November 11 and December 9, 2026; January 13 and February 3, 2027. All events run 10 - 11:30 a.m. Register through the school's open house form.
LOWELL SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Ages 2.5 - Grade 8 | Washington, DC Open House Date: November 5, 2026, and January 21, 2027 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Registration required.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES
MARET SCHOOL Independent | Co-ed | Grades K-12 | Washington, DC Open House Date: Sunday, December 6, from 12 - 2 p.m. for Lower School and 2:15 - 4:15 p.m. for both Middle School and Upper School. RSVP needed.
NATIONAL CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Episcopal | All-girls | Grades 4-12 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Upper School: Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m. to noon. Middle School: Thursday, November 19, 9 to 11 a.m. Lower School: Wednesday, November 11, 9 to 11 a.m.
NATIONAL CHILD RESEARCH CENTER Independent | Co-ed | Ages 2-5 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: November 14, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sign up now for admissions tours and events through Ravenna.
NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Independent | Co-ed | Age 3-Grade 6 | Washington, DC Admissions Visits: Individual tours and admissions events can be registered for on Ravenna.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES
OAK GROVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Independent | Co-Ed | Grades K-8 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Saturday November 14 at 10:00 a.m. Register for a tour or open house Here.
OUR LADY OF VICTORY Catholic | Co-ed | Grades PK3 - 8 | Washington, DC Campus Visits: Open house tours run 9 - 10 a.m. and are for adults only. Select an available date and register through the school's admissions tours page.
SHERIDAN SCHOOL Independent | Co-ed | Grades K-8 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Wednesday, October 21 and Tuesday, December 8. ‘Step in to Sheridan’ happening November 7 at 10 a.m. All events require registration through their Admissions page.
SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL Quaker | Co-ed | Grades PK-12 | Washington, DC & Bethesda, Maryland Campus Visits: Tours are offered weekly from September through early December. Check Ravenna for dates and registration information.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES
ST. ALBANS SCHOOL Episcopal | All-boys | Grades 4-12 | Washington, DC Open House Date: Lower School, October 25 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Upper School, from 1 - 3 p.m. Advance registration through Ravenna. On-site registration will also be available.
ST. ANSELM’S ABBEY SCHOOL Catholic | All-boys | Grades 6-12 | Washington, DC Campus Visits: Contact St. Anselm's admissions office for tour arrangements Here.
ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Catholic|Co-Ed|GradesPK-8|Washington,DC Open House Dates: October 30 and November 20, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Visit admissions page to confirm availability and registration.
ST. PATRICK’S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Episcopal | Co-ed | Grades PK3-8 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, January 8, 2027, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Visit the school's admissions events page to register.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES
TEMPLETON ACADEMY Independent | Co-ed | Grades 6-12 | Washington, DC Campus Visits: Visit Templeton Academy’s website to schedule a tour.
THE FIELD SCHOOL Independent | Co-ed | Grades 6-12 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: October 24 and December 12, 2026, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required.
THE LAB SCHOOL Independent | Co-ed | Grades 1-12 | Washington, DC Open House Dates: Lower School: October 20 and December 3. Middle and Upper School: October 22 and December 10. All sessions run from 9-11 a.m. Registration required.
THE RIVER SCHOOL Independent | Co-ed | Ages 18 months-Grade 5 | Washington, DC Campus Visits: Contact The River School for current admissions events, eligibility, and registration information Here.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES
WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Independent | Co-ed | Age 3-Grade 12 | Washington, DC Primary School Community Coffee: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:30-11 a.m., at 1690 36th Street NW. Register on the school's website.
WASHINGTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Independent | All-girls | Grades 3 - 12 | Washington, DC Application Process: Complete the preliminary online inquiry form to begin. If you need assistance, please give them a call at 202-678-1113.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES
ACADEMY OF ST. MATTHIAS THE APOSTLE Catholic | Coed | Preschool-Grade 8 | Lanham, Maryland Open House Dates: October 21, 9–11 AM, Grades K–5; November 7, 10:30–11:30 AM, Pre-K; December 2, 9–11 AM, Grades 3–4.
BARRIE SCHOOL Independent | Coed | 3 months-Grade 12 | Silver Spring, Maryland Open House Dates: November 13 and December 2, 2026. InfantGrade 5: 9-10:15 a.m.; Grades 6-12: 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Registration is required.
BULLIS SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Grades K-12 | Potomac, Maryland Open House Dates: Submit an inquiry (Step 1 of the admissions process), then select and register for an available tour by school division.
ELIZABETH SETON HIGH SCHOOL Catholic | All-girls | Grades 9-12 | Bladensburg, Maryland Open House Date: Sunday, October 25 from 1 - 3 pm. RSVP here.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES
EVERGREEN SCHOOL I n d e p e n d e n t | C o e d | A g e 2 - G ra d e 3 | S il v e r S p rin g & R o c k v il l e , M a r y l a n d Open House Dates: Tours are available for prospective parents who have submitted an application. Tours last about 60 minutes.
FRIENDS MEETING SCHOOL I n d e p e n d e n t | C o e d | G r a d e s K - 12 | I ja m s v il l e, M a ry l a n d Open House Dates: Submit an inquiry, and our admissions office will contact you with more information and a calendar link to schedule a visit of our beautiful campus!
GREEN ACRES SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Grades PK-8 | North Bethesda, Maryland Open House Dates: Sunday, November 15 from 2 - 4 pm. Contact admission office at 301.881.4100 x1108 for additional dates.
HOLTON-ARMS SCHOOL Independent | All-girls | Grades 3-12 | Bethesda, Maryland Open House Dates: Lower and Middle School: October 25 from 2-4 p.m. Upper School Informational Coffee: November 3, from 9-10:30 a.m. Both require RSVP.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES
LANDON SCHOOL Independent | All-boys | Grades 3-12 | Bethesda, Maryland Open House Date: Sunday, October 18 at 1 p.m. Register via your Ravenna application page. Email with any questions.
MCLEAN SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Grades K-12 | Potomac, Maryland Open House Dates: Kindergarten-Grade 4: November 5, December 11, and January 8, 2027, from 9-11 a.m. Grades 5-12: November 11, December 7, January 9, 2027, from 9-11 a.m. Register here.
NORWOOD SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Grades PK-8 | Bethesda, Maryland Open House Dates: Pre-K & Kindergarten: October 17 from 1011:30 a.m. Middle School: Multiple dates from October 13 through December 1. RSVP here.
ONENESS-FAMILY SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Age 2 - Grade 12 | Chevy Chase & Kensington, Maryland Open House Dates: Primary: October 15 and November 12. Elementary: October 9, November 6, and December 11. Middle School: October 8, November 6, and December 10. High School: October 7, November 4, and December 9 from 10-11 a.m. RSVP here.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES
SANDY SPRING FRIENDS SCHOOL Quaker | Coed | Age 3-Grade 12 | Sandy Spring, Maryland Open House Date: Sunday, October 25 from 1 - 4 p.m. Register here.
SILVER OAKS COOPERATIVE SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Grades K-8 | Silver Spring, Maryland Open House Dates: October 21, December 1, and January 6, 2027 from 7-8 p.m. In-person open house: November 14 from 10-11 a.m. RSVP here.
SPRINGWELL SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Grades K - 10 | Silver Spring, Maryland Open House Dates: Contact admissions@springwell.school to arrange a school visit and discuss enrollment.
ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Episcopal | Coed | Age 2- Grade 12 | Potomac, Maryland Open House Dates: Middle & Upper School, November 11. Lower School November 14. Register via Ravenna. More tours available on website.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL Catholic | Coed | Grades PK-8 | Rockville, Maryland Open House Dates: Please complete inquiry form to register for an Open House. Or call Admissions Office at 301-762-4179 or admissions@smsrockville.org
STONE RIDGE SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART Catholic | All-girls | Grades PK-12 | Bethesda, Maryland Open House Dates: Upper School: October 18, 12:30-3 p.m. Middle School: November 11, 8:30-10 a.m. For Lower School visits and coed early childhood information, visit admissions page.
THE NORA SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Grades 9-12 | Silver Spring, Maryland Virtual Open House Dates: Monthly on Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. or 7 p.m. from October 15 through January 14, 2027 via Google Meet. Registration required.
THE SIENA SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Grades 3-12 | Silver Spring, Maryland & Northern Virginia Open House Dates: Silver Spring - October 28th, 2026 - On Campus 9:30 - 11:30 am REGISTER HERE, November 19th, 2026 Virtual (Cross-Campus) 9:30 - 11:30 am REGISTER HERE
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OPEN HOUSE DATES
WASHINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Christian | Coed | Olney, Maryland Open House Dates: First Look Thursday Open House on November 19, 2026. Schedule a one-on-one tour tailored specifically to your needs.
WASHINGTON WALDORF SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Infant-Grade 12 | Bethesda, Maryland Open Houses: Friday, October 23 from 9 - 11 am. Grades 1-12: November 7; Early Childhood: December 12, 2026. Register Today! Please email enrollment office with any questions.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES
ALEXANDRIA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Grades K-8 | Alexandria, Virginia Open House Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9 a.m.; Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 9 a.m. Registration is required.
ALPHA SCHOOL Episcopal | Coed | Grades 9-12 | Alexandria, Virginia Virtual Open House: Wednesdays, October 21 & 28 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CST. Cocktails & Conversations on Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Register Here.
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL Episcopal | Coed | Grades 9-12 | Alexandria, Virginia Open House Dates: Saturday, December 12 at 1 p.m. Discovery days for prospective families on Saturday, October 31 at 10 a.m. Register here.
MADEIRA SCHOOL Boarding & Day | All-girls | Grades 9-12 | McLean, Virginia Open House Dates: Visit the Ravenna calendar to schedule a tour for the Fall semester of 2027. Visits typically take 2.5-3 hours.
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OPEN HOUSE DATES
OAKWOOD SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Grades 1-8 | Annandale, Virginia Open House Dates: Complete an interest form to sign up for an upcoming Admissions Info Session or schedule a call with the admissions director at 703-941-5788.
THE LANGLEY SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Preschool-Grade 8 | McLean, Virginia Open House Dates: October 28, 2026, 8:30-11 a.m. Middle School: November 4, 2026, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Register Here.
THE POTOMAC SCHOOL Independent | Coed | Grades K-12 | McLean, Virginia Open House Dates: To see all events, including information sessions, a walk in the woods, and athletic/arts open houses, visit the website. Registration is required via Ravenna.
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CATE SCHOOL Boarding & Day | Coed | Grades 9-12 | Carpinteria, California Campus Visits: Campus visits available October - January, email admission@cate.org for inquiries.
CUSHING ACADEMY Boarding & Day | Coed | Grades Ashburnham, Massachusetts
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Open Houses: Wednesday, November 11 and Saturday, December 12. Registration required. Individual campus/virtual visits are also available; call 978-827-7300.
DANA HALL SCHOOL Boarding & Day | All-girls | Grades 5-12 | Wellesley, Massachusetts Campus Visits: On-campus tours and interviews begin October 1; there are multiple time slots available Monday-Friday. Schedule through Ravenna.
FAY SCHOOL Boarding | Coed Massachusetts
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Campus Visits: Fill out the interest form to register for a tour. A representative will reach out afterwards.
OPEN HOUSE DATES
FESSENDEN SCHOOL Boarding & Day | All-boys | Pre-K-Grade 9 | West Newton, Massachusetts Campus Visits: Visit Fessenden's admissions events page for current tours, open houses, and registration information.
FORK UNION MILITARY ACADEMY Boarding | All-boys | Grades 7-12 | Fork Union, Virginia Open House Dates: Wednesday, November 11 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. January 9 and 18, 2027 from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Register here.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL Boarding & Day | Coed | Grades 8-12 | Colorado Springs, Colorado Open House Dates: Friday, October 30, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Registration is required on the school's website.
ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL Boarding & Day | Coed | Grades 9-12 | Middletown, Rhode Island Open House Dates: Interviews and tours will be offered this fall and will continue through Jan. 15, 2027. Complete Inquiry Form to schedule.
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MERCERSBURG ACADEMY Boarding & Day | Coed | Grades 9-12 | Mercersburg, Pennsylvania Campus Visits: Tours available Monday-Friday from 8:40 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. Register weeks in advance of your visit at admission@mercersburg.edu.
MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL Boarding | Coed Pennsylvania
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Virtual Info Sessions: Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6-7 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Nov. 5 from 6-7 p.m. EDT. Virtual Info Session with a Parent/Guardian Panel: Tuesday, Jan. 5 from 6-7 p.m. EDT
PEDDIE SCHOOL Boarding & Day | Coed | Grades 9-12 | Hightstown, New Jersey Open House: November 14, from 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Register for the event here.
ST. MARK'S SCHOOL Boarding | Coed | Grades 9-12 | Southborough, Massachusetts Open House Dates: Saturday, November 7 from 9:00-10:45 a.m. Registration is required through the school's website.
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ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Boarding | Co-ed | Grades 6-12 | Austin, Texas Campus Visits: Discovery Weekend Saturday, Dec. 5 through Monday, Dec. 7, to attend the Open House Sunday, Dec. 6, to attend mock classes and meet current faculty members, athletic coaches and fine arts instructors. Register Here.
WEBB SCHOOLS Boarding & Day | Co-ed | Grades 9-12 | Claremont, California Tours are now available for scheduling for prospective families. Please complete an online inquiry. For more information you may contact admission@webb.org.
WESTOVER SCHOOL Boarding & Day | All-girls Middlebury, Connecticut
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Open House: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit the school's admissions page to register.
OPEN HOUSE DATES
AVENUES THE WORLD SCHOOL Co-Ed | Toddler - Grade 12 | New York, New York Admissions: Please visit the school’s admissions page for information on the process and upcoming events.
DUAL ACADEMY Co-Ed | Grade 11 - 12 | Washington, DC. Admissions: Please visit the school’s admissions page for information on the process and their different available programs.
STANFORD ONLINE Co-Ed | Grade 7 - 12 | R e dwo o d C i t y , C a l i f o r n i a Virtual Information Session: Info Session on October 27 and November 6, 2026. Student Panel on October 23, 2026. Registration is required for each event.
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