Sheridan School

4400 36th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20008-0200 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Sheridan School's mission is to educate confident, responsible and kind children who are well prepared to meet the challenges and demands of a complex and changing world. We believe this goal is best accomplished by faculty, staff and parents working together as a community, emphasizing high academic standards in a small, diverse, nurturing, and learner-centered environment. The School's two campuses, located in Northwest Washington, D.C. and the Shenandoah Mountains, provide a unique opportunity for its students and their families to combine academic and experiential learning. Sheridan thrives because its philosophy is as vital today as it was when the school was founded in 1927: that a Kindergarten through eighth grade co-educational school provides the intimate and safe environment that children need to fulfill their highest potential. ...

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School Overview:

 
Sheridan School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1927
County District of Columbia County, DC
Student Body
Total Students 220 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(DC) School Avg.
% Students of Color 20% 69%
Students by Grade
Kind - 25 students
Grade 1 - 23 students
Grade 2 - 26 students
Grade 3 - 23 students
Grade 4 - 24 students
Grade 5 - 26 students
Grade 6 - 25 students
Grade 7 - 25 students
Grade 8 - 23 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 33 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 65%
Average Class Size 24
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(DC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio n/a * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 172 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 16
Yearly Tuition Cost $24,000
Tuition Notes We offer financial aid.
% on Financial Aid 20%
Average Financial Aid Grant $14,000
Head of School Randy Plummer
Admissions Director Julie Lewis
Admissions Associate Margie Gottfried
Sport
Total Sports Offered 8
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
ClimbingCross Country
MountaineeringRock Climbing
SoccerVolley Ball

School Notes:

  • Sheridan School's mission is to educate confident, responsible and kind children who are well prepared to meet the challenges and demands of a complex and changing world. We believe this goal is best accomplished by faculty, staff and parents working together as a community, emphasizing high academic standards in a small, diverse, nurturing, and learner-centered environment. The School's two campuses, located in Northwest Washington, D.C. and the Shenandoah Mountains, provide a unique opportunity for its students and their families to combine academic and experiential learning. Sheridan thrives because its philosophy is as vital today as it was when the school was founded in 1927: that a Kindergarten through eighth grade co-educational school provides the intimate and safe environment that children need to fulfill their highest potential.
  • Profile last updated: 12/01/2008

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About This Zipcode (20008)
School Zip (20008)
(DC) State Average
Population (Approximate) 26,195 people 572,059 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 84% 50%
Population Average Age 38 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 1.6 persons 2.1 persons
Median Household Income $66,339 $47,150
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 3.4 rooms 4.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 61 years old 61 years old
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