Maret School

3000 Cathedral Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20008-0200
Tel: (202)939-8814
Grades: K - 12 | 635 students
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Founded in 1911, Maret School is an independent, coeducational, K–12, college preparatory day school located on a single campus in Washington, DC where we applaud high achievement while promoting a philosophy of nurtured risk-taking.

School Overview:
Maret School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1911
Student Body
Total Students 635 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 41% (DC School Avg.: 67%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 19 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 27 / Jan. 6
% on Financial Aid 24%
Admissions Director Annie Farquhar
Admissions Associate Patrick Scott
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Field Hockey Football
Golf Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
Wrestling

School Notes:

  • Maret School galvanizes the intellectual, analytical, creative, and physical capabilities of our students and equips them to excel in future academic endeavors. We join with our parents to instill in each student the self-reliance and moral awareness to develop healthy personal relationships, work through challenges, and enjoy life. 

    In a community that embraces different cultures, interests, perspectives, and talents, we prepare our students to become responsible, thoughtful, and well-informed adults who are able to play an active role in improving the world.

    • Profile last updated: 07/11/2011

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Sean Davis Maret School Football 2012 Senior Video
1 year ago.

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Marlon Beck II 2010-2011 Season Highlight Tape // The Maret School Class of 2013
1 year ago.

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Maret School at ISCF Choral Festival at National Cathedral - 10-21-2009
3 years ago

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Maret School Concert Choir ISW 2012
11 months ago

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Nearby Schools:

Maret School
Gr. K-12 | 0 mi. away
Aidan Montessori School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-6 | 0.3 mi. away
Washington International School
Gr. PK-12 | 0.3 mi. away
Annunciation Catholic School
Gr. K-9 | 0.9 mi. away
Edmund Burke School
Gr. 6-12 | 0.9 mi. away

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