Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MD School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 809 students
Yearly Tuition: $33,300
Acceptance rate: 30%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 6 / Jan. 17 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
Nursery	17
Pre-K	25
Kind	16
1	16
2	20
3	38
4	38
5	47
6	68
7	70
8	70
9	103
10	90
11	93
12	98

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Year Founded

1923

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

809 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

86 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

79%

Average Class Size

16 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School uniform

Number of AP Courses

21 courses

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 6 / Jan. 17 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$33,300

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Tuition Notes

Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten $33,300 Lower School (Grades 1-4) $34,500 Middle School (Grades 5-8) $47,700 Upper School (Grades 9-12) $46,900

% on Financial Aid

34%

Acceptance Rate

30%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

LaRita Gordon

Admissions Associate

Isabel Gonzalez-Middle School

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Colors

Blue, Gold

School Notes

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls, Grades 1-12, with a coeducational PreKindergarten and Kindergarten. Currently, we have 790 students.
The 35-acre, Bethesda, Maryland campus is an inspiring learning environment where students receive an outstanding academic experience rooted in the Goals of the Sacred Heart.
Stone Ridge graduates are instilled with a sense of community and have a deep passion to make a difference in the world.
Founded in 1923 by the Society of the Sacred Heart, Stone Ridge is a member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools with 25 schools and affiliates in the United States and over 140 schools worldwide.
As a member of this network, Stone Ridge offers an education marked by a distinctive spirit and an emphasis on faith, intellect, awareness, community, and growth.
Stone Ridge's student body comes from many religious, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds within a 50-mile radius of Bethesda.
Stone Ridge is steeped in tradition yet employs the latest technology, techniques, and projects in the classroom. By uniting virtue with learning, Stone Ridge forges a foundation for today`s young women to succeed in tomorrow`s world.

Stone Ridge is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school in Bethesda, Maryland for girls, Grades 1-12, with a with a coeducational PreKindergarten and Kindergarten. Currently, we have 780 students.
We are guided by the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education. With these Goals we commit to educate to a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness which impels to action, a building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.
For many girls, a single-sex school is the perfect environment for their academic growth, while fostering extra-curricular talents,instilling leadership skills, and building self-confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart cost?

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart's tuition is approximately $33,300 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart?

The acceptance rate of Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is 30%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Maryland with low acceptance rates.

Does Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart offer a summer program?

Yes, Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart offer?

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart offers 15 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for most sports offered.

What is Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart's ranking?

Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart?

The application deadline for Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is Dec. 6 / Jan. 17 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 6 / Jan. 17 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bethesda, MD is $33,796 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bethesda, MD is 66% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).