Sidwell Friends School

Sidwell Friends School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW,  Washington, DC
4.3
3.8
1,142 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Farquhar
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1460
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$57,620
Religious Affiliation
Quaker

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
156
Full Time Teachers
138
Part Time Teachers
18
College Prep
Average SAT
1460
Math
730
Verbal
730
Average ACT
33
Math
32
English
34
Reading
34
Science
33
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
42.5%
Two or more races
19.9%
Asian
17.2%
Black
14.4%
Hispanic
6%

School Rankings

#1 Best College Prep Private High Schools in District of Columbia
#1 Best HS For Stem in District of Columbia
#1 Best Private HS in District of Columbia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pennsylvania 83 Students
Columbia University 82 Students
Brown University 78 Students
New York University 70 Students
University of Virginia 67 Students
Georgetown University 66 Students
Harvard University 66 Students
Duke University 65 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 64 Students
Stanford University 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 69 Students
Economics 61 Students
Psychology 48 Students
Biology 39 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Environmental Science 28 Students
History 26 Students
Engineering 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 57 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/13/2025
I have two students at the school. One is graduating high school after starting in 9th grade and the other is completing 8th grade after joining in 6th grade. They both came to Sidwell from another top-rated independent school in the area, and I was on the board of that school. That said, their experience at Sidwell has exceeded expectations. My senior had enjoyed every minute at the school and my 8th grader would only go back to her old school kicking and screaming.
1.0 Alum
2/19/2021
Horrible school. Bad culture that is super pretentious and not welcoming. Way too expensive for a bad high school.
4.0 Senior
5/22/2020
This rigorous school is a great place to find many unique opportunities and find a somewhat liberal arts based education. Sidwell Friends is very community based and values honestly and integrity. This school will push you to your academic limits and strive for your goals. Some things that should change are the over competitive climate and there have been issues relating to EJC work. The school has been proactive over the years trying to educate their students on these topics
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 11 Reviews
5.0 other
4/16/2024
As an first gen immigrant who went to Sidwell from fifth to twelfth grade, I have to say that it was a pretty great experience. While the academics are challenging, it's somewhat my fault considering I took all of the advanced classes which were offered in the upper school. Playing on the varsity te...
5.0 parent
5/17/2023
Awesome, cool school. Great for learning and stuff.
2.0 student
4/4/2023
While I appreciate the quality of education I have received at Sidwell Friends School, I have noticed some areas of concern. There have been instances of bullying among students that I believe the school could have handled better. Additionally, there have been times when I feel that some teachers ar...
1.0 parent
5/27/2021
For 80% of the student body the school is adequate and they are guided toward expensive smaller colleges, often smaller and regional institutions. The top 20% typically are admitted to highly selective institutions. After sending three children to the school, we now find ourselves in a stressful pos...

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Sidwell Friends School is a private Quaker school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 3825 Wisconsin Ave NW in Washington, DC. Annual tuition is $57,620. The school has a total enrollment of 1,142 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Sidwell Friends School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1460 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $1,369,045. Discover additional schools in the area, like Benjamin Banneker High School, Roosevelt S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy, St Patricks Episcopal Day School, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sidwell Friends School.

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