Barrie School

Barrie School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
13500 Layhill Rd,  Silver Spring, MD
3.9
3.4
364 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jon Kidder
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$34,210

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
49
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
28
Reading
31
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
5
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
77.1%
Female
22.9%
White
43.3%
Black
38.5%
Asian
11.7%
Hispanic
6.5%

School Rankings

#5 Most Diverse Private HS in Maryland
#12 Best Private K12 Schools in Maryland
#20 Best Private HS in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 32 Students
Penn State 17 Students
New York University 14 Students
Towson University 13 Students
Drexel University 12 Students
University of Pennsylvania 11 Students
Syracuse University 11 Students
Georgetown University 11 Students
Howard University 10 Students
Columbia University 10 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 12 Students
Biology 12 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Business 10 Students
Marketing 7 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 6 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 5 Students
Mechanical Engineering 4 Students
Environmental Science 4 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 17 Reviews
4.0 Junior
6/30/2023
The Barrie School is a great place to get comfortable with your peers and staff. You can build great relationships and get the education you need with no worries.
5.0 Junior
1/7/2017
Switched here from public school at the beginning of the school year. It's on the other side of the spectrum with being the most diverse school I've ever attended. Amazing teachers who care about you deeply, everyone is extremely friendly and willing to help you. Great campus with high-tech buildings.
4.0 NicheUser
8/7/2016
Lots of different opputuniites each year. Students and teachers truly do invest themselves in extra curricular activities.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 40 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/5/2025
I simply don’t understand some of the poor reviews on this site…Our experience with Barrie is excellent. The community is diverse and caring. Academics are challenging and project-based.We plan for our daughters to attend through Middle and Upper School.
5.0 parent
4/21/2025
I am extremely satisfied with my daughter's education at Barrie School over the past five years. The Montessori program in the lower elementary has created an environment where my daughter looks forward to attending school each day.The teachers have consistently been exceptional, implementing the Mo...
1.0 parent
3/5/2025
The campus is beautiful and the school presents very well. They promise individual support, a robust athletic department, and academic rigor. The problem is the school is completely disorganized, and doesn't seem to be able to fulfill any of their promises. No one seems to complain when anything goe...
2.0 parent
5/14/2024
After two commercial breaks from marketing department, we would like to share our observation, perspective. Some are good teachers, communicators, educators, Some not. Some are dedicated their jobs, Some are seasonal. It depends how much you are involved with your child's school to be aware of dynam...

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Barrie School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 13500 Layhill Rd in Silver Spring, in the Glenmont neighborhood. Annual tuition is $34,210. The school has a total enrollment of 364 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Barrie School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $541,519. Discover additional schools in the area, like Thomas Edison High School Of Technology, Wheaton High School, St Andrew Apostle School, and more. Learn more about what Silver Spring has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Barrie School.

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