Georgetown Preparatory School

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Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #1 - Small classes averaging 16 students, and a student to teacher ratio of 8:1 provides personal attention that encourages success. Our young men also create and maintain strong bonds with our faculty through personal interaction outside of the classroom.
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Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #1 - Small classes averaging 16 students, and a student to teacher ratio of 8:1 provides personal attention that encourages success. Our young men also create and maintain strong bonds with our faculty through personal interaction outside of the classroom.
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #2 - The connections our students make at Prep do not end at graduation. Prep Pride is alive and well in with over 6,600 alumni, spanning the globe. Our graduates are part of an alumni family that provides an invaluable network of friendships and opportunities both personally and professionally. #Brotherhood
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #3 - At Georgetown Prep we encourage our students to express their creativity and critical thinking, whether it's in a painting class, playing in the Jazz Ensemble or performing on the stage. I
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #4 - Our campus has the feel of a small college. Here students walk through the quad, called the Yard, toward their next class.
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #5 - The lacrosse program at Prep attracts some of the best players from around the DMV, and around the USA.
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #6 - Basketball practice in our athletics center.
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #7 - Prep pride! Go Hoyas!
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #8 - Our students excel at a high level in 16 interscholastic sports programs. As a Jesuit school, we believe in the development of the whole person. Athletics help our students develop team work, leadership, and self confidence.
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #9 - Our excellent faculty includes 63 instructors. With an average tenure of 13 years at Prep, the faculty ranges from veterans with more than 50 years of service to those beginning their teaching careers. Of the 63 instructors, 86% hold an advanced degree.
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #10 - In keeping with our Jesuit mission of educating the whole person, we foster a lifelong love of learning through a love of the arts.
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #11 - What a view over the back of campus.
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #12
Founded in 1789, Georgetown Preparatory School is America`s oldest Catholic boarding and day school for young men in grades 9 through 12, and the only Jesuit boarding school in the country.
Situated on 93 acres in suburban Washington, D.C., Prep's mission is to form men of competence, conscience, courage, and compassion; men of faith and men for others.
At Georgetown Prep, we are committed to the rich heritage of Jesuit educational principles of intellectual excellence, reflection, and personal responsibility.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $44,725
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 20
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Georgetown Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Student Body

Total Students
507 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Georgetown Preparatory School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
28 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
khaki pants, tie, dress shirt, jacket, dress shoes

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Dec. 20
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Resident Tuition: $73,535
% on Financial Aid
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
Admissions Director
Brett Graham
Admissions Associate
Robert J Begin

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
30 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arrupe Society (Service), Asian Pacific Club, Black Student Union, Booster Club, Dramatics Society, Enviromental Action Club, Forensics Club, International Relations Club, Intramurals, Model UN Model OAS Delegations, National Honor Society, Oasis Music Club, Physics Club, Political Review (Editorial Magazine), Prep Singers, Somos Amigos (Service), Spanish Club, Speech and Debate, Student Alumni Association, Student Government, The Blue and Gray (Literary Magazine), The Cupola (Yearbook), The Little Hoya (Newspaper)

Club or Organization:
Cyber Security Club, Environmental Club, German Club, Math League

Arts and Music Programs:
Pottery Club, Prep Players

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ping Pong Club

School Notes

  • Georgetown Prep is located in a suburban setting near the National Institutes of Health and the Bethesda Naval Medical Center. Conveniently positioned across from the Grosvenor Station of the Washington Metro's Red Line, students from all over the metro area attend our school.
  • Prep alumni include Brian Cashman '85 (General Manager - New York Yankees), Former Senator Christopher Dodd '62 (United States Senator), A.J. Wood '91 (U.S. National Soccer Player and former Olympian), Mo Rocca '87 (Comedian, formerly of the The Daily Show), William Bidwill '49 (Owner - NFL's Arizona Cardinals) and many other successful graduates. Prep families also include the Kennedys and the family of George Washington.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Brian Cashman '85 - General Manager - New York Yankees
    • Christopher Dodd '62 - United States Senator
    • A.J. Wood '91 - U.S. National Soccer Player
    • Mo Rocca '87 - Humorist, journalist, and actor
    • Michael Bidwill '83 - Owner - Arizona Cardinals (NFL)
    • Roy Hibbert '04 - Indiana Pacers Basketball
    • Neil Gorsuch '85 - Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
    • Brett Kavanaugh '83 - 'Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
    • Jerome Powell '71 - Chair of the Federal Reserve
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Georgetown Preparatory School cost?
Georgetown Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $44,725 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Georgetown Preparatory School?
Georgetown Preparatory School famous alumni include: Brian Cashman '85, Christopher Dodd '62, A.J. Wood '91, Mo Rocca '87, Michael Bidwill '83, Roy Hibbert '04, Neil Gorsuch '85, Brett Kavanaugh '83 and Jerome Powell '71.
What sports does Georgetown Preparatory School offer?
Georgetown Preparatory School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Marksmanship, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Water Polo, Winter Track and Wrestling. Georgetown Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for most sports offered.
What is Georgetown Preparatory School's ranking?
When is the application deadline for Georgetown Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Georgetown Preparatory School is Dec. 20.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked MD School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $44,725
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 20
  • Source: Verified school update

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