Sidwell Friends School
Sidwell Friends School serves 1151 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Friends Council on Education (FCE), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Sidwell Friends School is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Friends.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked DC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 1,151 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Sidwell Friends School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,151 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
139 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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