Maret School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked DC School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 660 students
Yearly Tuition: $55,955
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 6 / Jan. 5
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Maret School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Maret School
Kind	20
1	23
2	24
3	25
4	34
5	35
6	50
7	57
8	58
9	87
10	83
11	82
12	82

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1911

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 3, 2027

Campus Size

7 acres

School Motto

To Learn Is To Live

Student Body

Total Students

660 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

54%

State avg.: 49%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

120 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

72%

Average Class Size

16 students

Average SAT score

1342

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 6 / Jan. 5

Yearly Tuition Cost

$55,955

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% on Financial Aid

28%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$33,090

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Annie Farquhar

Admissions Associate

Bobby Holt

Application URL

Endowment Size

$50 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFootball

GolfLacrosse

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

Volleyball

Colors

White, Green, Forest Green

School Mascot

Fighting Frogs

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

26 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Anime ClubARA (Anti-Racist Allies)

Asian American AffinityBlack Girl Magic

Black Student UnionBooster/Spirit Club

Bridging the Divide GroupCEEFA (Celebrating, Educating & Empowering the Female Athlete)

Cheese & Tea ClubDance Club

Debate/ Model United Nations/ Model Harvard CongressEngineering & Robotics Team

Ethical Hackers ClubFirst Generation Affinity

Jewish Culture ClubLatinx Affinity

Literary & Visual Arts MagazineMiddle Eastern Affinity

Multiracial AffinityQ (Queer) Affinity

South Asian Affinity

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Arts and Music Programs:

A CapellaClassical Chamber Ensemble

Fall Play/ Winter Musical/ Spring One-Acts/ Technical CrewJazz Combo

Rock Combo

School Notes

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

Maret School galvanizes the intellectual, analytical, creative, and physical capabilities of our students and equips them to excel in future academic endeavors. We join with our parents to instill in each student the self-reliance and moral awareness to develop healthy personal relationships, work through challenges, and enjoy life.
In a community that embraces different cultures, interests, perspectives, and talents, we prepare our students to become responsible, thoughtful, and well-informed adults who are able to play an active role in improving the world.
Maret's Essential Skills are woven through the entire K-12 curriculum with the goal that our students will become good stewards of the world. They include: Collaboration, Communication, Creativity & Innovation, Cultural & Global Competence, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Technology, Information & Media Literacy, and Wellness.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Maret School cost?

Maret School's tuition is approximately $55,955 for private students.

What schools are Maret School often compared to?

Maret School is often viewed alongside schools like Georgetown Day School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Maret School offer?

Maret School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Maret School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for most sports offered.

What is Maret School's ranking?

Maret School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Maret School?

The application deadline for Maret School is Jan. 6 / Jan. 5.

In what neighborhood is Maret School located?

Maret School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 55 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.

School Reviews

5 2/23/2019

I am the parent of three Maret alumni, all of whom started in kindergarten. Each of them, though very different individuals, had a fabulous experience at Maret. We could not be happier with the high-quality academics, sports, and other extracurriculars the school provided them. The ongoing strong sense of Maret community has benefited our entire family. All three of my children were well-prepared academically to attend rigorous colleges post-graduation and were recruited varsity athletes at their respective higher educational institutions. They - and we as a family - are still very involved with their Maret alma mater.

- Posted by Parent - DLM

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $29,456 for elementary schools and $36,096 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 50% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).