Sheridan School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Washington, DC
4400 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20008
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Sheridan School is an independent private school in Washington, District of Columbia, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 221 students and around 7 students per teacher. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 221
- Teachers
- 31.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 102 girls, 119 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 56% of independent elementary schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 84% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
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
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 Sheridan School
What grades does Sheridan School serve?
Sheridan School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Sheridan School?
About 221 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sheridan School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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