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#18 of 45 private schools in DC
Top 38% of private schools
Sidwell Friends School
School · Washington, DC
A private school in Washington, DC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
3825 WISCONSIN AVE NW, Washington, DC 20016
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sidwell Friends School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$179,107
Median home value
$1,206,200
Median rent
$2,105/mo
College educated
87.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittle School & StudiosPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Whittle School and StudiosPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Washington International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 847 | Compare → |
| Georgetown Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,053 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sidwell Friends School is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sidwell Friends School
Sidwell Friends School is a private school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 1,120 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 45 private schools in DC.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 20016)
- 31,668
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20016; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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