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#18 of 45 private schools in DC
Top 38% of private schools
Sidwell Friends School
School
3825 WISCONSIN AVE NW, Washington, DC 20016
Enrollment
1,120
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,120
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
District of Columbia private schools
#18 of 45
In Washington
#18 of 45
public schools
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Sidwell Friends School
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About Sidwell Friends School
Sidwell Friends School is a private school in Washington, DC. Sidwell Friends School serves approximately 1,120 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Sidwell Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 45 private schools in DC.
- This school 6.6 · Average
- DC avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 8:1 students to teachers, Sidwell Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Sidwell Friends School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Sidwell Friends School compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in Washington, DC
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sidwell Friends School (this school) | 6.6 |
| Hearst ES | 9.4 |
| Eaton ES | 8.2 |
| Janney ES | 8.9 |
| Jackson-Reed HS | 7.6 |
| Mann ES | 7.8 |
| Deal MS | 8.6 |
| Murch ES | 7.9 |
| Stoddert ES | 8.9 |
| Oyster-Adams Bilingual School | 8.1 |
| Key ES | 8.1 |
| Hardy MS | 8.2 |
| Duke Ellington School of the Arts | 5.9 |
| Bancroft ES | 8.6 |
| Lafayette ES | 8.5 |
| H.D. Cooke ES | 6.4 |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | 6.4 |
| Hyde-Addison ES | 7.7 |
| Marie Reed ES | 8.3 |
| Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS | 6.6 |
| Powell ES | 7.5 |
Showing 20 of 241 schools. View all schools in Washington
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in DC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in DC
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3825 WISCONSIN AVE NW, Washington, DC 20016
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sidwell Friends School may also want to explore other schools in the area. WHITTLE SCHOOL AND STUDIOS (rated 8.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WHITTLE SCHOOL & STUDIOS (rated 8.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MARET SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Washington, see our Washington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hearst ES Washington | 0.1 mi | 9.4 |
| NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Washington | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| SHERIDAN SCHOOL Washington | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Washington | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| WHITTLE SCHOOL & STUDIOS Washington | 0.5 mi | 8.3 |
| WHITTLE SCHOOL AND STUDIOS Washington | 0.5 mi | 8.4 |
| Eaton ES Washington | 0.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Janney ES Washington | 0.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Jackson-Reed HS Washington | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| FRANKLIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Washington | 0.7 mi | — |
| EDMUND BURKE SCHOOL Washington | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Deal MS Washington | 0.9 mi | 8.6 |
| Murch ES Washington | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Mann ES Washington | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Washington | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| GEORGETOWN DAY SCHOOL Washington | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Stoddert ES Washington | 1.2 mi | 8.9 |
| MARET SCHOOL Washington | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CHEVY CHASE Washington | 1.4 mi | — |
| AIDAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Washington | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20016 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$179,107
Median Home Value
$1,206,200
Median Rent
$2,105/mo
Population
31,668
College Educated
87.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Avg Commute
26.4 min
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Median Age
42.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Washington, DC | 6.6 |
| GEORGETOWN DAY SCHOOL Washington, DC | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sidwell Friends School
What grades does Sidwell Friends School serve?
Sidwell Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Sidwell Friends School?
Sidwell Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 1,120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidwell Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sidwell Friends School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sidwell Friends School rank in DC?
Sidwell Friends School ranks #18 of 45 private schools in DC.
What is Sidwell Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sidwell Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sidwell Friends School a private school?
Yes, Sidwell Friends School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sidwell Friends School a religious school?
Sidwell Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 140
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Phone
- (202) 537-8114
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