Maret School vs. Georgetown Day School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Maret School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
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School History
Georgetown Day 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
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 independent school in Washington, DC with small class sizes and a diverse school community.
Our comprehensive, innovative curriculum includes hands-on learning, honors and Upper Level 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.
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1911
1945
Students Body
Total Students
659 students
1050 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
19
40
Grade 1 Students
23
45
Grade 2 Students
24
45
Grade 3 Students
25
50
Grade 4 Students
34
55
Grade 5 Students
35
60
Grade 6 Students
50
75
Grade 7 Students
57
80
Grade 8 Students
58
80
Grade 9 Students
87
125
Grade 10 Students
83
125
Grade 11 Students
82
125
Grade 12 Students
82
125
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
n/a
% Faculty with Advance Degree
72%
79%
Average Class Size
16
8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
n/a
Average SAT score
1342
n/a
Average ACT score
30
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Informal for all community members)
(Informal for all community members)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 3 / Jan. 17
Jan. 8
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)
Tuition ranges from $42,818 to $51,625.
% on Financial Aid
25%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$33,090
$36,000
Acceptance Rate
15%
n/a
Admissions Director
Annie Farquhar
Chris Levy
Admissions Associate
Bobby Holt
Jessica Ahn
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
26
26
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
A Cappella, Asian Club, Augur Bit student newspaper, Black Student Union, Boys Leading Boys, Chorus, Community Service, Debate Team, Environmental Club, Feminist Reading Group, Future Entrepreneurs, Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Improv Club, It's Academic!, Jazz Ensemble, Literary Magazine, Math Team, More than 100 clubs at the High School, One Act Play, Quiz Bowl, Robotics, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Students of Color, Theater Production, Yearbook