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#97 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 25% of private schools

Bullis School

School · Potomac, MD

A private school in Potomac, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

10601 FALLS RD, Potomac, MD 20854

  • 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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 MD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,275
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.9 / 10
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Enrollment900
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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 MD

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Bullis School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$250,001

Median home value

$1,105,300

Median rent

$3,180/mo

College educated

85.7%

Homeownership

89.9%

Poverty rate

2.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White54.8%
Black21.1%
Asian12.7%
Two or More7.0%
Hispanic4.2%
Native American0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Andrew's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1PK–121.7 mi673Compare →
German International School Washington DcPrivate · tuition7.2PK–121.8 mi442Compare →
Mc Lean School of MarylandPrivate · tuition8.1K–121.9 mi477Compare →
The Heights SchoolPrivate · tuition5.63–121.9 mi602Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Bullis School is listed in Potomac, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bullis School

Bullis School is a private school in Potomac, MD, serving approximately 900 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bullis School

What grades does Bullis School serve?

Bullis School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Bullis School?

Bullis School has an enrollment of approximately 900 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullis School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bullis School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bullis School rank in MD?

Bullis School ranks #97 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Bullis School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bullis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bullis School a private school?

Yes, Bullis School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bullis School a religious school?

No, Bullis School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
900
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Area population (ZIP 20854)
49,694
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
47.6
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 20854; 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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