Barrie School

13500 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20906-0209
Tel: (301)576-2800
Grades: PK - 12 | 297 students
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Barrie School's student-centered, teacher-guided interdisciplinary education promotes the academic, athletic, artistic, and social growth of the individual. Our Montessori Lower, dynamic Middle, and college-focused Upper Schools form a welcoming community that emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, and respect for self, others, and the environment. Barrie empowers students to develop the confidence, independent thinking, and teamwork essential for world citizenship.

School Overview:
Barrie School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) Institute for Independent Education
American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1932
Student Body
Total Students 297 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 36% (MD School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 58%
Average Class Size 12 students
Number of AP Courses 4 courses
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 20 / rolling
Tuition Notes Please visit the Barrie School website for information on tuition.
% on Financial Aid 34%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,600
Acceptance Rate 55%
Admissions Director Alyssa Doherty Jahn
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Equestrian Soccer
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 23 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Athletic Training Club Chess Club
Film Club Fitness Club
Flashlight: Student Journalism French Club
Instrumental Ensemble International Thespian Society
Music/Rock Band Club National Honor Society
Robotics Club SADD Club
School Store Spanish Club
Sports Student Government Association
TEAMS Club Technical Theater
Theater Ultimate Frisbee Club
Writing Club Yearbook
Yoga Club

School Notes:

  • Please visit the Barrie School website for information on how to apply.

    • Profile last updated: 05/16/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Barrie School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Faith Arts Academy
Gr. K-6 | 0.2 mi. away
Oak Chapel School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.1 mi. away
St Andrew Apostle School
Gr. 2-9 | 1.1 mi. away
Winchester School
Gr. K-2 | 1.4 mi. away
Jamon Montessori Day School
Gr. K | 2.2 mi. away

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