Georgetown Day School
Tel:
(202)274-3200
- GDS is a school where students love to learn, and learn to change the world.Georgetown Day School is a coed, preK-12, non-sectarian private school in Washington, DC with small class sizes and a diverse school community.
- Our comprehensive, innovative curriculum includes hands-on learning, honors and AP classes, as well as advanced-level math and STEM courses.
- An education is not just college prep and SAT scores. GDS teachers focus on providing the best education for each child, from elementary grades through high school.
- The school performing arts program includes theater, dance, and music.
- The athletics program offers competitive sports for student athletes, including cross-country, track, soccer, lacrosse, and crew/rowing.
- With our strong commitment to financial aid, an independent school tuition is affordable.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 1,050 students
- Yearly Tuition: $37,170
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 10
Top Placements
Georgetown Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in District of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Year Founded | 1945 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1,050 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 33% State avg.: 48% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 79% |
| Average Class Size | 8 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Informal for all community members) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 10 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $37,170 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $37,170 to $43,370. |
| % on Financial Aid | 24% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $25,000 |
| Admissions Director | Barbara Eghan |
| Admissions Associate | Michelle McKeever |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 21 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Golf, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Winter Track, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Golf, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Winter Track, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 10 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Augur Bit student newspaper, Boys Leading Boys, Debate Team, Feminist Reading Group, Future Entrepreneurs, Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), It's Academic!, More than 100 clubs at the High School, Students of Color Arts and Music Programs: A Cappella |
School Notes
Georgetown Day School honors the integrity and worth of each
individual within a diverse school community. GDS is dedicated to
providing a supportive educational atmosphere in which teachers
challenge the intellectual, creative, and physical abilities of our
students and foster strength of character and concern for others.
From the earliest grades, we encourage our students to wonder, to
inquire, and to be self-reliant, laying the foundation for a
lifelong love of learning.
A GDS Student Will ...
A GDS Student Will ...
- Build networks and collaborate across difference
- Innovate and create
- Take risks, tolerate failure, and learn from failure
- Self-advocate
- Think critically
- Communicate clearly and powerfully
- Tackle complex problems
- Learn actively and resourcefully
- Engage as a just, moral, ethical citizen
- Lead
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School Reviews
| 5 GDS is a wonderful, diverse, and nurturing school that fosters learning, relationships, respect, dedication, questioning, analysis, and all types of beneficial student participation. I don't understand what the prior reviewer's criticism about "working at a real job" has to do with a review of a pre-K through 12 educational institution. - Posted by Parent - Nancy |
| 5 Perfect for hot house little flowers who wish to perpetuate the inequities of life in America. Entitlement, expectation...most would benefit from working at a real job. - Posted by Parent - john |
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