Maret School vs. Sidwell Friends School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Maret School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
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Sidwell Friends School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
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Overview
Maret is a vibrant, K-12 independent school in Washington, DC. We ignite our students` potential and foster their academic, artistic, and athletic talents; and promote their well-being. We develop the mind, nurture curiosity, welcome challenge, embrace joy, and build community that is equitable and inclusive.
To inquire about admission, please visit our website at: www.maret.org
Sidwell Friends School is a PK12, co-educational Quaker day school founded in 1883.
Individually and collectively, we challenge ourselves to pursue excellence in academic, athletic, and artistic realms.
We are committed to the joys of exploration and discovery.
Differences among us enhance intellectual inquiry, expand understanding, and deepen empathy.
The Quaker pillars of the School inspire active engagement in environmental stewardship, global citizenship, and service.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
1911
1883
Students Body
Total Students
659 students
1142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
19
48
Grade 1 Students
23
48
Grade 2 Students
24
48
Grade 3 Students
25
60
Grade 4 Students
34
67
Grade 5 Students
35
69
Grade 6 Students
50
86
Grade 7 Students
57
96
Grade 8 Students
58
93
Grade 9 Students
87
128
Grade 10 Students
83
130
Grade 11 Students
82
123
Grade 12 Students
82
126
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
139 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
72%
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Average Class Size
16
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:8
Average SAT score
1342
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Average ACT score
30
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 4
Jan. 5
Tuition Cost
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$55,140
Tuition Notes
Lower School K-4: $40,165 (includes textbooks & hot lunch) --Middle School 5-8: $43,560 (includes hot lunch) --Upper School 9-12: $46,235 (includes hot lunch)
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% on Financial Aid
25%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$33,090
$35,923
Acceptance Rate
15%
15%
Admissions Director
Annie Farquhar
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Admissions Associate
Bobby Holt
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
26
33
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
A Capella, Anime Club, ARA (Anti-Racist Allies), Asian American Affinity, Black Girl Magic, Black Student Union, Booster/Spirit Club, Bridging the Divide Group, CEEFA (Celebrating, Educating & Empowering the Female Athlete), Cheese & Tea Club, Classical Chamber Ensemble, Dance Club, Debate/ Model United Nations/ Model Harvard Congress, Engineering & Robotics Team, Ethical Hackers Club, Fall Play/ Winter Musical/ Spring One-Acts/ Technical Crew, First Generation Affinity, Jazz Combo, Jewish Culture Club, Latinx Affinity, Literary & Visual Arts Magazine, Middle Eastern Affinity, Multiracial Affinity, Q (Queer) Affinity, Rock Combo, South Asian Affinity
Asian Students Association, Band, Black Student Union, Book Club, Caribbean Heritage Club, Chamber Orchestra, Chess Club, Choir, Community Action Club, Current Events Club, Dance, Film and Photography Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Health Occupations Students of America, International Relations Club, Jazz Ensemble, Latin American Society, Math Club, Model United Nations Club, Newspaper Staff, Outing Club, Political Philosophy Club, Robotics Club, Science Olympiad, South Asian Student Association, Student Council, Technology Student Association, Theater Arts, Theater Production, Thespian Club, UNICEF Club, Women in Sports, Yearbook