Independent K-12 school in DC with ADD/ADHD support, diverse community, small classes, arts and sports programs
Maret School is a K-12 independent school in Washington, DC that serves students with varying learning needs, including ADD/ADHD support programs. The school emphasizes an inclusive, equitable community where students of diverse backgrounds thrive, with 51% students of color and a commitment to fostering belonging for all learners.
With an average class size of 16 students and 72% of faculty holding advanced degrees, Maret provides personalized attention and experienced instruction. The school's comprehensive curriculum includes academic coursework, arts and music programs, and 13+ varsity sports, allowing students with different strengths and interests to develop their talents in a supportive environment.
Maret serves grades K-12 with tuition ranging from $40,165 (Lower School) to $46,235 (Upper School), and 25% of families receive financial aid averaging $33,090. To learn more about admissions and how Maret supports students with special needs, contact Admissions Director Annie Farquhar at (202) 939-8814 or visit maret.org.
At a Glance
GradesKindergarten-12
Students659
Class Size16:1 ratio
Tuition$51,485
Fin. Aid25% receive aid
Est.1911
DeadlineJan. 3 / Jan. 17
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Association of College Admissions Counselors, Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS), AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1911 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $51,485 |
| Tuition Notes | Lower School K-4: $40,165 (includes textbooks & hot lunch) --Middle School 5-8: $43,560 (includes hot lunch) --Upper School 9-12: $46,235 (includes hot lunch) |
| Total Students | 659 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 120 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 72 |
| Average Class Size | 16 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Annie Farquhar |
| Admissions Associate | Bobby Holt |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 3 / Jan. 17 |
| Acceptance Rate | 15 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 25 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $33,090 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 51 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
ADD/ADHD Support
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Anime Club · ARA (Anti-Racist Allies) · Asian American Affinity · Black Girl Magic · Black Student Union · Booster/Spirit Club · Bridging the Divide Group · CEEFA (Celebrating · Educating & Empowering the Female Athlete) · Cheese & Tea Club · Dance Club · Debate/ Model United Nations/ Model Harvard Congress · Engineering & Robotics Team · Ethical Hackers Club · First Generation Affinity · Jewish Culture Club · Latinx Affinity · Literary & Visual Arts Magazine · Middle Eastern Affinity · Multiracial Affinity · Q (Queer) Affinity · South Asian Affinity · Show More (5) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · A Capella · Classical Chamber Ensemble · Fall Play/ Winter Musical/ Spring One-Acts/ Technical Crew · Jazz Combo · Rock Combo |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · National Association of College Admissions Counselors · Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) · AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.maret.org/calendar |
| Average SAT Score | 1342 |
| Average ACT Score | 30 |
Contact the school
(202) 939-88143000 Cathedral Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20008
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