Holton-Arms School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: 3-12
Yearly Tuition: $60,535
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 10
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Holton-Arms School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 3-12

Year Founded

1901

Colors

White, Blue

School Calendar

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First Day of School

Tue. Sep 8, 2026

Campus Size

57 acres

Student Body

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

121 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

82%

Average Class Size

15 students

List of Courses Offered

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Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 10

Yearly Tuition Cost

$60,535

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% on Financial Aid

21%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$37,531

Admissions Director

Kathleen Kuklewicz

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

50 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Access (ASL)Architecture and Design

Art ClubBlack Student Union

Body PositivityBusiness and Finance Club

Chemistry ClubChess Club

Classics ClubCommunity Engagement Club & Organization Chapters

Culinary ClubDebate Team

Drama ClubEast Asia Culture Club

Environmental Action ClubFilm and Media

Future Faces of MedicineHappiness Club

Hispanic and Latinx Student Association (HLSA)It’s Academic

Jewish Culture Club (JCC)Math Club

Mental Health Awareness ClubMixed Student Union

Model UNMuslim Student Associations

Neurodiversity ClubPage Turners Book Club

Peer TutoringPersian Culture Club

Robotics ClubScreen Club (Holton's Video News/Entertainment Show)

Scribbler Student NewspaperScribe (Yearbook)

Scroll (Literary Magazine)South Asia Culture Club

SpectrumTour Guides

Well Read WomenWorld Language Club

Young ActivistsYoung Democrats

Young Republicans

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Arts and Music Programs:

Chamber OrchestraChorus

Handbell ChoirJazz Band

Orchesis (Dance Ensemble)String Orchestra

Wind Ensemble

School Notes

Founded in 1901 by Jessie Moon Holton and Carolyn Hough Arms, the Holton-Arms School is an independent college preparatory day school for girls, grades 3 through 12, located in a suburb of Washington, D.C. The School admits students with strong academic interests and abilities who wish to engage with and contribute to the life of the School community. Holton-Arms School encourages young women to approach the world with a thirst for challenge, unflinching curiosity, and a sense of responsibility to use what they learn for the greatest good.

School Motto: Find a Way or Make One
School Mascot: Panthers

School and Community: Founded in 1901by Jessie Moon Holton and Carolyn Hough Arms, the Holton-Arms School is an independent college preparatory day school for girls, grades 3 through 12, located in a suburb of Washington, D.C. The School admits students with strong academic interests and abilities who wish to engage with and contribute to the life of the School community.
Mission Statement: The mission of the Holton-Arms School is to cultivate the unique potential of young women through the "education not only of the mind, but of the soul and spirit."

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Holton-Arms School cost?

Holton-Arms School's tuition is approximately $60,535 for private students.

What sports does Holton-Arms School offer?

Holton-Arms School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Holton-Arms School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for most sports offered.

What is Holton-Arms School's ranking?

Holton-Arms School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Holton-Arms School?

The application deadline for Holton-Arms School is Jan. 10.

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

Holton-Arms is an excellent all-girls college-preparatory school with a superb faculty, a diverse and dynamic student body, and and cutting-edge technology program with a balanced use of traditional methods of teaching with the latest in educational technology tools. Holton girls endure the academic rigor because they are high caliber students who strive for their best. They are supported by the Holton faculty and community in ways that allow their intellectual curiosity to grow and flourish. This is a warm and supportive community that celebrates all the girls'' success and supports them to learn from their mistakes. It is a place where even the quiet, more introverted girls can shine and feel safe to take risks and be challenged. This is how a girl's school education should be.

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The average private school tuition in Bethesda, MD is $33,796 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bethesda, MD is 66% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).