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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked DC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,135 students
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 31
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Friends

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Sidwell Friends School
Pre-K	20
Kind	48
1	48
2	48
3	60
4	67
5	69
6	86
7	96
8	93
9	125
10	125
11	125
12	125

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Year Founded

1883

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Thu. Jun 10, 2027

Campus Size

15 acres

School Motto

Let Your Life Speak.

Student Body

Total Students

1,135 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

62%

State avg.: 49%

Academic Profile

Average Class Size

14 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Friends Council on Education (FCE)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 31

Tuition Notes

Grades PreK-2: $ 55,250 Grades 3-4: $ 58,050 Grades 5-8: $ 61,830 Grades 9-12: $ 62,330

% on Financial Aid

23%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$39,478

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Frankie Brown

Admissions Associate

Stephanie Tao

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

School Mascot

Star Fox

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

33 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Asian Students AssociationBlack Student Union

Book ClubCaribbean Heritage Club

Chess ClubCommunity Action Club

Current Events ClubFilm and Photography Club

Gay Straight AllianceHealth Occupations Students of America

International Relations ClubLatin American Society

Math ClubModel United Nations Club

Newspaper StaffOuting Club

Political Philosophy ClubRobotics Club

Science OlympiadSouth Asian Student Association

Student CouncilTechnology Student Association

Thespian ClubUNICEF Club

Women in SportsYearbook

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Arts and Music Programs:

BandChamber Orchestra

ChoirJazz Ensemble

Theater ArtsTheater Production

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Dance

School Notes

Sidwell Friends is a vibrant and inclusive community guided by Quaker testimonies and the belief that there is that of God in everyone. In all facets of school life-academic, artistic, and athletic-the School prepares students to challenge themselves and strive to reach their highest potential. Embracing continuing revelation, we respect each voice in our diverse community and celebrate the inner light in all. Empathy, wonder, and a passion for learning inspire our students to "let their lives speak."

Founded in 1883, Sidwell Friends School (SFS) is a PK-12, co-educational Quaker day school with campuses in Washington, DC, and Bethesda, Maryland. Sidwell offers a challenging academic experience in a warm, supportive environment. We seek students who demonstrate the potential to meet high academic and personal standards and contribute to the vitality of the School. Because we believe that students learn from each other, it is central to our philosophy that the student body be coeducational.For the 2026-2027 school year, 1140 students are enrolled. Fifty-eight percent of the student body identify as students of color (e.g. Black/African American, Asian, Native Am, Pacific Islander, Multiracial) including students who identify ethnically as Hispanic/Latino make up 9.7%. Twenty-three percent of the student body receives more than $10 million of need-based financial assistance which includes funds set aside for non-tuition expenses such as books, laptops, yearbooks, PE uniforms, travel related to academics, and Minimester. The average aid award is $39,478. Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is $55,250 for PK - 2nd grade, $58,050 for 3rd and 4th grades, $61,830 5th - 8th grades, and $62,330 9th - 12th grades.

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

What sports does Sidwell Friends School offer?

Sidwell Friends School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Sidwell Friends School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for most sports offered.

What is Sidwell Friends School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for Sidwell Friends School?

The application deadline for Sidwell Friends School is Dec. 31.

In what neighborhood is Sidwell Friends School located?

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

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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).