The Avalon School brings the spirit of adventure and friendship to boys in kindergarten through twelfth grade in an independent day school featuring a challenging liberal arts curriculum.
The school seeks to cultivate in its students a sense of intellectual freedom and personal responsibility; to foster the gifts of faith and culture that are within each boy's reach; and to help them fulfill the deep desire to live a noble life that resides in all men.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,995
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2003
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
194 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Biology, English, European History, Latin, Spanish Language, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, English Literature, US History
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
dress pants, shirt, tie, and sport coat for upper school; shirt and tie for lower and middle school
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,995
Tuition Notes
$10,395 (K-Grade 2); $15,575 (Grades 3-5); $17,190 (Grades 6-8); $20,225 (Grades 9-12).
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
Admissions Director
Istvan K. Teleki
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess, Soup Kitchen at St. Martin of Tours, Student Newspaper
Arts and Music Programs:
Actors Guild, Annual Spring Gala
Chess, Soup Kitchen at St. Martin of Tours, Student Newspaper
Arts and Music Programs:
Actors Guild, Annual Spring Gala
School Notes
- The Avalon School admits new students on the basis of academic promise and achievement, character, extracurricular activities, and other interests. The Avalon School regards education as a joint venture with parents; a key aspect of the admission process involves ascertaining the parental commitment to the applicant's development, along with the parents' ability and desire to support the goals and ideals of the school.The Avalon School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. The Avalon School is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Trevon Diggs - Trevon Diggs is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Avalon School cost?
The Avalon School's tuition is approximately $17,995 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from The Avalon School?
The Avalon School famous alumni include: Trevon Diggs.
What sports does The Avalon School offer?
The Avalon School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for The Avalon School?
The application deadline for The Avalon School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Avalon School located?
The Avalon School is located in the Wheaton neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD. There are 2 other private schools located in Wheaton.
School Reviews
5 5/6/2021
One of the most important responsibilities of a parent is to advocate for your child-being their cheerleader on the sidelines, a defender against their opponents, and a voice when their words seem muted. Every day, we strive to provide our children with the best so that their journey in life is a little less bumpy, with fewer twists and turns. The Avalon school has provided my boys (10, 13) an experience of more then education but the values instilled to be a man of honor and respect. The faculty is engaged, passionate, and empathetic in the success of our boys. The transformation and transition from public school to Avalon was not easy but the results are proof there motto: DUC IN ALTUM. If you are looking for a rigorous academic curriculum and compassionate teachers this is the place for your family.
5 4/4/2020
Avalon was a great choice and a godsend for my two sons. The curriculum is strong (Avalon teaches the good stuff), and the teachers are talented and dedicated. Each of my boys was profoundly influenced by them. Each had the chance to play on competitive sports teams too, without having to deal with the semi-professional approaches like those in other boys' schools. In short, Avalon is a great school; I wish I had other sons to send there.
5 2/18/2020
I attended Avalon for 7 years before I graduated and given the chance I would do it all again in a heartbeat. The high level of respect granted to the students by the staff teaches strong moral values by example, not just with words. They challenge students to act in the way a good man should, they will let you fall, but only so you understand that there are consequences for every action, and then they will help you back up and teach you where you went wrong. They manage to maintain an atmosphere that is serious when need be and light-hearted when it is not. I truly feel very fortunate to have been able to attend this school. The friends, the laughs, and the memories made there will last a lifetime.
5 12/16/2019
We love Avalon! It is a place where our boys can really thrive. I am a parent of two current students who take full advantage of what Avalon offers. They play sports, recite poetry, compete in festival day games, and come home faith-filled, deeply thinking, and physically tired. Both we and our children have formed great friendships over our 10+ years in the Avalon community. It's a traditional boys' school that embodies old traditions, teaching Latin, Math, Sciences, Literature, History, Religion, and Art; and, although they don't have a Philosophy "class," it's clear that our boys come home thinking about things that matter in life. Avalon is a remarkably diverse environment for a school of its size. My sons' classes have families from a variety of socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. As a Roman Catholics it is important to us that the school, and its teachers be a stronghold Faith, but it is also important that the school welcome all kinds of boys. Visit it!
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