The Madeira School

8328 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA, 22102-0221
Tel: (703)556-8273
Grades: 9 - 12 | 316 students
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Madeira is an independent boarding and day school educating girls grades 9-12. The campus overlooks the Potomac River from 376 scenic acres in McLean, Virginia, 15 minutes from Washington, D.C. A Madeira education offers academic expertise in the service of the individual.

School Overview:
The Madeira School
School Membership(s) National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1906
Student Body
Total Students 316 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 42% (VA School Avg.: 21%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 86%
Average Class Size 12 students
Number of AP Courses 19 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Art History Biology
Calculus AB Calculus BC
Chemistry Comparative Government & Politics
English Language English Literature
European History French Language
French Literature Latin Literature
Latin: Vergil Physics B
S Government & Politics Spanish Language
Spanish Literature US History
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes $50,437 for Boarding $38,297 Day School Tuition
% on Financial Aid 21%
Average Financial Aid Grant $37,826
Admissions Director Ann Miller
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Diving Equestrian
Field Hockey Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Squash Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 6 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chamber Orchestra Dance
Karate Madeira Glee
Technical Theater Theater

School Notes:

  • Madeira's challenging and innovative academic program prepares each girl to succeed as she moves into the world of higher education at its most demanding. The proof of this experience is easy to recognize in Madeira’s graduates, women who have gone on to make a difference in the world and in the lives of those around them.

    The award winning Co-Curriculum Program is at the core of Madeira's educational philosophy. Every Wednesday, students learn from experience. Freshman learn about community, self, and collaboration through team-building activiteies. Sophomores engage in service projects at local schools and centers. Juniors intern on Capital Hill. And seniors choose from more than 300 internship placements. At every level, girls gain the experience needed to launch successful lives.

    With Washington, D.C. is 15 minutes away, students take advantage of shopping in Georgetown, movies at Tysons Corner, and dim sum in Chinatown. The 20 other independent boarding and day schools (including all-boys and co-ed schools) nearby provide plenty of social opportunities on the weekends.

    • Profile last updated: 01/31/2013

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Nearby Schools:

The Madeira School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Chesterbrook Academy #1160
Gr. K-1 | 2.3 mi. away
Oakcrest School
Gr. 6-12 | 2.4 mi. away
St Luke Catholic School
Gr. K-8 | 2.9 mi. away
The Langley School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 3.1 mi. away
Tysons Corner Childrens Center
Gr. K | 3.1 mi. away

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