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The Potomac School
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  • Private
  • MCLEAN, VA
Private School

The Potomac School

    Report Card

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A+
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade A+
    4. College Prep
      grade A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade A+
    6. Sports
      grade A minus

    About

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 6
    Application Fee
    No data available  
    Interview Required
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    Required/Recommended Tests
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    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $47,150
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    21%
    Average Financial Aid
    No data available  

    From The Potomac School

    At The Potomac School, we believe that intellectual development, love of learning, and strength of character are complementary, and equally essential, educational goals. With a firm commitment to our core values and a rigorous academic program, we prepare students to lead lives of purpose, achievement, and generosity of spirit.

    We achieve The Potomac School’s mission through our educational philosophy and practice. At Potomac we foster a diverse, inclusive learning community where all voices and viewpoints are valued provide a balanced educational experience that integrates academics, athletics, and the arts empower our students to become independent thinkers and learners by emphasizing the rewards of inquiry, initiative, and reflection emphasize appreciation for the natural world and each person’s responsibility for environmental stewardship call upon all members of our community to act with compassion, civic conscience, and a commitment to serving others.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    No data available  
    Average SAT
    1390
    157 responses
    Average ACT
    33
    98 responses

    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,069
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    6:1
    National
    17:1
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    grade A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
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    Boys Athletic Participation
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    Living in the Area

    grade A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade C+
    2. Good for Families
      grade A+
    3. Housing
      grade B
    Median Household Income
    $242,610
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $3,148
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $1,102,100
    National
    $244,900

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