German International School Washington DC
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Potomac, MD
8617 Chateau Dr, Potomac, MD 20854
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+College-going
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Potomac since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
German International School Washington DC is an independent private school in Potomac, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 472 students and around 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 82% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 472
- Teachers
- 49.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 239 girls, 233 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 82% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 57% 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
- 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 German International School Washington DC 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 German International School Washington DC
What grades does German International School Washington DC serve?
German International School Washington DC serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend German International School Washington DC?
About 472 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at German International School Washington DC?
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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