Bullis School

Bullis School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
10601 Falls Rd,  Potomac, MD
4.4
4.7
900 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Gerald L. Boarman
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$57,575

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
183
Full Time Teachers
183
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
23
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
White
54.8%
Black
21.1%
Asian
12.7%
Two or more races
7%
Hispanic
4.2%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Best Private K12 Schools in Maryland
#10 Best Private HS in Maryland
#11 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 88 Students
Georgetown University 53 Students
Penn State 49 Students
University of Miami 49 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 49 Students
University of Virginia 45 Students
University of Pennsylvania 45 Students
Howard University 41 Students
New York University 40 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 86 Students
Biology 61 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Economics 42 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 24 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
International Relations 22 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Marketing 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 114 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
8/13/2025
I am enjoying my experience at Bullis. They are very intentional about diversity and I appreciate having classmates who have different perspectives to help me become an open minded person.
5.0 Parent
3/7/2025
My daughter expressed interest to me in 6th grade, accepted in 7th...c/o2025. Best decision she could have ever made for my money.
4.0 Senior
7/28/2024
I transferred from a public high school my sophomore year and it was the best decision i could have made. The community is top notch and the teachers actually want to help you in any way that you need. I have so many resources at my fingertips and I don't feel scared to say my opinion in class!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 17 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/29/2022
Bullis is excellent I hope that my kids stay until graduation. They are loving it.
5.0 parent
6/28/2017
We have been so impressed with The Bullis School. The teachers are simply amazing, providing an engaging approach to teaching with equally exciting assignments that taught our child the material, but also, problem solving skills and independence. Everyday our child is excited to start the day and ge...
5.0 parent
1/24/2017
An outstanding diverse school that values art, academics, and athletics. My three children have THRIVED in this caring and challenging community for 7 years. The new building (with STEM, entrepreneurship,and theatre focus) will place Bullis School well ahead of other comparable institutions in this...
5.0 other
9/10/2016
Bullis is a terrific and under-rated school with a socioeconomically, ethnically and racially diverse student body with diverse interests. Although I would prefer less emphasis on sports and more on academics, the school boasts a cadre of very strong and motivated students. My 9th grader had some st...

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Bullis School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 10601 Falls Rd in Potomac, in the Potomac neighborhood. Annual tuition is $57,575. The school has a total enrollment of 900 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Bullis School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,388,359. Discover additional schools in the area, like German International School Washington D.C., St Andrew's Episcopal School, Connelly School of the Holy Child, and more. Learn more about what Potomac has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bullis School.

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