St. Patrick's Episcopal Day 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
St. Patrick`s is a coeducational, Age 3 to Grade 8 Episcopal parish day school that enrolls approximately 465 students in three divisions.
We prepare our graduates for a vibrant and dynamic world by offering a challenging program that is interdisciplinary and student-centered.
Child by child, we set and nurture goals that will result in significant accomplishment.
Every member of our community is committed to putting students at the center of our work.
Our students come from throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
More than 40% of the student body self-identify as African-American, Latino/Hispanic, Asian-American, or multiracial.
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.
With our strong commitment to financial aid, an independent school tuition is affordable.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Year Founded
1956
1945
Students Body
Total Students
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1050 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
31%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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20
Kindergarten Students
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40
Grade 1 Students
-
45
Grade 2 Students
-
45
Grade 3 Students
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50
Grade 4 Students
-
55
Grade 5 Students
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60
Grade 6 Students
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75
Grade 7 Students
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80
Grade 8 Students
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80
Grade 9 Students
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125
Grade 10 Students
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125
Grade 11 Students
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125
Grade 12 Students
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125
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
79%
Average Class Size
17
8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Informal for all community members)
(Informal for all community members)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 10
Jan. 8
Tuition Cost
$35,000
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Tuition Notes
Tuition is set to cover all normal, regular expenses of operating the School. Additional fees include lunch, other activities, and some incidental expenses. This year the Board has made more than $2.7 million available for financial assistance to qualifying families.
Tuition ranges from $42,818 to $51,625.
% on Financial Aid
25%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$36,000
Admissions Director
Lindsay Spector
Chris Levy
Admissions Associate
Trissy McHenry
Jessica Ahn
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
19
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