Bullis School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Potomac, MD
10601 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Maryland
- The largest independent school in Potomac
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 58% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Potomac since at least 2011
Bullis School is an independent private school in Potomac, Maryland, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 1,027 students and around 9 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 58% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 166 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 1,027
- Teachers
- 113.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 455 girls, 572 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 90% of independent schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 30 independent schools in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Bullis School whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Bullis School
What grades does Bullis School serve?
Bullis School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Bullis School?
About 1,027 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Bullis School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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