Maret School
Maret is a vibrant, K-12 independent school in Washington, DC. We ignite our students` potential and foster their academic, artistic, and athletic talents; and promote their well-being. We develop the mind, nurture curiosity, welcome challenge, embrace joy, and build community that is equitable and inclusive.
To inquire about admission, please visit our website at: www.maret.org
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked DC School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 659 students
- Acceptance rate: 15%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 4
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s) School Assoc.
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 Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Year Founded
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
659 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
State avg.: 45%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
Average Class Size
16 students
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
Matriculation Data Matric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
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)
% on Financial Aid
Average Financial Aid Grant
Acceptance Rate
Admissions Director
Annie Farquhar
Admissions Associate
Bobby Holt
Endowment Size
$50 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
Baseball, Basketball , Cross Country, Football , Golf, Lacrosse , Soccer, Softball , Swimming, Tennis , Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee , Volleyball, Weightlifting
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars Total Extra-curric.
26 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars Extra-curric.
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
Arts and Music Programs:
A Capella, Classical Chamber Ensemble, Fall Play/ Winter Musical/ Spring One-Acts/ Technical Crew, Jazz Combo, Rock Combo
School Notes
- Maret School galvanizes the intellectual, analytical, creative, and physical capabilities of our students and equips them to excel in future academic endeavors. We join with our parents to instill in each student the self-reliance and moral awareness to develop healthy personal relationships, work through challenges, and enjoy life.
- In a community that embraces different cultures, interests, perspectives, and talents, we prepare our students to become responsible, thoughtful, and well-informed adults who are able to play an active role in improving the world.
- Maret's Essential Skills are woven through the entire K-12 curriculum with the goal that our students will become good stewards of the world. They include: Collaboration, Communication, Creativity & Innovation, Cultural & Global Competence, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Technology, Information & Media Literacy, and Wellness.
