Rock Creek International School vs. Georgetown Day School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Georgetown Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
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Overview
Rock Creek International School serves 209 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-8, is a member of the Institute for Independent Education and the Association of Boarding Schools (TABS).
The student:teacher of Rock Creek International School is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
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
NS-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Year Founded
1988
1945
Students Body
Total Students
209 students
1050 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
26
20
Kindergarten Students
33
40
Grade 1 Students
27
45
Grade 2 Students
33
45
Grade 3 Students
26
50
Grade 4 Students
15
55
Grade 5 Students
14
60
Grade 6 Students
14
75
Grade 7 Students
15
80
Grade 8 Students
6
80
Grade 9 Students
-
125
Grade 10 Students
-
125
Grade 11 Students
-
125
Grade 12 Students
-
125
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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% Faculty with Advance Degree
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79%
Average Class Size
8
8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
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Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Informal for all community members)
(Informal for all community members)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 8
Tuition Cost
$19,775
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Tuition Notes
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Tuition ranges from $42,818 to $51,625.
% on Financial Aid
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24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$36,000
Admissions Director
Magda Wielkopolska
Chris Levy
Admissions Associate
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Jessica Ahn
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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19
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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26
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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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