The Potomac School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,052 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 29
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Potomac School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Potomac School
Kind	49
1	56
2	54
3	54
4	64
5	64
6	71
7	93
8	87
9	115
10	115
11	115
12	115

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Year Founded

1904

Campus Size

90 acres

School Motto

Labor Omnia Vincet

Student Body

Total Students

1,052 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

180 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

74%

Average Class Size

16 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Virginia Independent School Association (VISA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 29

Tuition Notes

Our tuition ranges from Grades K-3 $44,970 Grades 4–6: $48,250 Grades 7–8: $51,550 Grades 9–12: $52,800

% on Financial Aid

20%

Admissions Director

Doug McLane

Admissions Associate

Lauren Bramlette

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

Wrestling

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Colors

Blue, Orange

School Mascot

Panther

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

47 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Active MindsAnime Club

Arts and Crafts ClubAsian American Club

Black Student AllianceBlack Student Union

Book ClubsChess Club

Classic Film ClubComedy Club

Crochet ClubCurrent Events Club

Drama ClubDungeons and Dragons Club

Fellowship of Christian AthletesFellowship of Christian Students

FOCUSFood Club

Games ClubGarden Club

Hispanic Student AssociationHistory Club

Human Rights ClubInvestment Club

Jewish Student AllianceLGBTQ Alliance

Math ClubModel UN

Multiracial Affinity GroupMuslim Student Association

Outdoor ClubPhilosophy Club

Photography ClubRecorder Club

Red Cross ClubRobotics Team

Service LearningSpeech and Debate Team

Spelling Bee ClubStem Club

Student CouncilStudy Skills

Sunshine ClubWorld Affairs Club

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Arts and Music Programs:

BellsTheatre

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Pickleball

School Notes

At The Potomac School, we believe that intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character are complementary and equally essential educational goals.
We prepare students to lead lives of purpose, achievement, and generosity of spirit through our firm commitment to our core values and a rigorous academic program.

Our Mission: At The Potomac School, we believe that intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character are complementary, and equally essential, educational goals. With a firm commitment to our core values and a rigorous academic program, we prepare students to lead lives of purpose, achievement, and generosity of spirit.
Our Philosophy and Practice: We achieve The Potomac School`s mission through our educational philosophy and practice. We achieve The Potomac School's mission through our educational philosophy and practice. At Potomac, we foster a diverse, inclusive learning community where all voices and viewpoints are valued; we provide a balanced educational experience that integrates academics, athletics, and the arts; empower our students to become independent thinkers and learners by emphasizing the rewards of inquiry, initiative, and reflection; emphasize appreciation for the natural world and each person's responsibility for environmental stewardship; call upon all members of our community to act with compassion, civic conscience, and a commitment to serving others.
Our Community: At Potomac we foster a diverse, inclusive learning community where all voices and viewpoints are valued, provide a balanced educational experience that integrates academics, athletics, and the arts, empower our students to become independent thinkers and learners by emphasizing the rewards of inquiry, initiative, and reflection, emphasize appreciation for the natural world and each person's responsibility for environmental stewardship, call upon all members of our community to act with compassion, civic conscience, and a commitment to serving others.
Our Core Values: Since its founding, The Potomac School has steadfastly believed that developing a student's character is as important as educating for intellectual growth. Informed by our core values, Courage, Humility, Integrity, Respect, and Perseverance, our students learn to use their intellect and skills productively and in service to others. We use these core values as the ethical and moral guideposts that enable all of us in the Potomac community to develop good judgment and live principled lives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does The Potomac School offer?

The Potomac School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. The Potomac School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.

What is The Potomac School's ranking?

The Potomac School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The Potomac School?

The application deadline for The Potomac School is Dec. 29.

School Reviews

5 12/7/2016

I have two children at Potomac, and I literally do not have any complaints. This is the school I wish I'd gone to when I was a kid! My kids look forward to going to school every day and are thriving! There is a wonderful balance of academic, social, athletic and performing arts at this school. We also enjoy the active parent community who support a variety of ventures, including service learning and community engagement. The whole child is important at Potomac and every child is nurtured and respected.

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