St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School vs. Sidwell Friends School
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School Overview
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Sidwell Friends 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.
Sidwell Friends School is a PK12, co-educational Quaker day school founded in 1883.
Individually and collectively, we challenge ourselves to pursue excellence in academic, athletic, and artistic realms.
We are committed to the joys of exploration and discovery. Differences among us enhance intellectual inquiry, expand understanding, and deepen empathy.
The Quaker pillars of the School inspire active engagement in environmental stewardship, global citizenship, and service.
We find strength in reflection and shared silence. At the heart of each endeavor, we strive to discern deeper truths about ourselves and our common humanity, preparing students and adults to "let their lives speak.".
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
1956
1883
Students Body
Total Students
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1142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
39%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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20
Kindergarten Students
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48
Grade 1 Students
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48
Grade 2 Students
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48
Grade 3 Students
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60
Grade 4 Students
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67
Grade 5 Students
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69
Grade 6 Students
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86
Grade 7 Students
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96
Grade 8 Students
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93
Grade 9 Students
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128
Grade 10 Students
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130
Grade 11 Students
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123
Grade 12 Students
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126
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
139 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
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Average Class Size
17
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Teacher : Student Ratio
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1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 10
Jan. 5
Tuition Cost
$35,000
$57,620
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.
Grades PreK-2: $ 51,410
Grades 3-4: $ 53,920
Grades 5-8: $ 57,150
Grades 9-12: $ 57,620
% on Financial Aid
25%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$35,923
Acceptance Rate
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15%
Admissions Director
Lindsay Spector
Frankie Brown
Admissions Associate
Trissy McHenry
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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33
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Asian Students Association, Band, Black Student Union, Book Club, Caribbean Heritage Club, Chamber Orchestra, Chess Club, Choir, Community Action Club, Current Events Club, Dance, Film and Photography Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Health Occupations Students of America, International Relations Club, Jazz Ensemble, Latin American Society, Math Club, Model United Nations Club, Newspaper Staff, Outing Club, Political Philosophy Club, Robotics Club, Science Olympiad, South Asian Student Association, Student Council, Technology Student Association, Theater Arts, Theater Production, Thespian Club, UNICEF Club, Women in Sports, Yearbook