Founded in 1867, our independent all-girls boarding and day school for grades 8-12, is located in Maryland`s scenic horse country near the cultural centers of Washington DC, New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.
Oldfields School embraces each students` authentic self, educates through collaboration, and empowers young women`s voices. Here you will be seen, known, and heard.
As an intentionally small school of 100+ students provides the flexibility to create an immersive personalized learning experience that allows each student to achieve her goals in mind, body, and spirit, grow in confidence, and be exceptionally prepared for college and beyond.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 8-12
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $64,150
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $35,700
- Acceptance rate: 42%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Oldfields School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 296 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
8-12
9-12
Year Founded
1867
1906
Campus Size
140 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
100 students
315 students
% Students of Color
32%
25%
% International Students
18%
20%
% Students Boarding
80%
69%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
While our dress code is designed to be casual and comfortable, it does not allow jeans, sweatpants, or athletic wear during the academic day.
While our dress code is designed to be casual and comfortable, it does not allow jeans, sweatpants, or athletic wear during the academic day.
Casual
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
13
17
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
83%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$64,150
$62,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$35,700
$35,070
% Students on Financial Aid
45%
40%
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
42%
58%
Director of Admissions
Kathleen Wenck
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
13
17
Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry , AP English Language and Composition , AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP French Language and Culture , AP Physics I, AP Physics II, AP Spanish Language and Culture , AP Statistics, AP US History, AP World History, AP World History: Modern
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
16
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
28
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Asian Culture Club, Baltimore Girls School Leadership Coalition, Black Alliance Club, Diversity Committee, Gay Straight Alliance, Green School Committee, Jewish Culture Club, Library Proctors, Model UN, One Love, Peer Tutors, School Judiciary Board, Semi-Formal, STEM, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Tidbit (literary magazine), Young Democrats/Young Republicans
Arts and Music Programs:
Art and Design, Dream Catchers (K-Pop Dance Troupe), Dubious Dozen & Images (a capella), Oldfields Dance Company, Scales & Stripes (Theatre Troupe), Theatre
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dance, Fitness & Conditioning, Pilates, Yoga
Asian Culture Club, Baltimore Girls School Leadership Coalition, Black Alliance Club, Diversity Committee, Gay Straight Alliance, Green School Committee, Jewish Culture Club, Library Proctors, Model UN, One Love, Peer Tutors, School Judiciary Board, Semi-Formal, STEM, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Tidbit (literary magazine), Young Democrats/Young Republicans
Arts and Music Programs:
Art and Design, Dream Catchers (K-Pop Dance Troupe), Dubious Dozen & Images (a capella), Oldfields Dance Company, Scales & Stripes (Theatre Troupe), Theatre
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dance, Fitness & Conditioning, Pilates, Yoga
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- As an all-girls boarding school for over 153 years, we know that a single-sex education is life changing. While outside influences attempt to define who a girl should be, Oldfields provides a place free from that pressure-where girls can focus on who they are and safely explore and grow into who they want to be. Here, girls lead everything. We believe in the power of teenage girls, and by the time they leave us, they believe in themselves.
- Our intentionally small school means students are known and their voices are celebrated. Our 5:1 student to teacher ratio allows us to be flexible, creating unique immersive personalized academic opportunities. Our academic schedule allows breaks between classes for extra help, enrichment, or downtime, similar to a college schedule. With over 50% of the faculty living on campus, the guidance of trusted teachers and mentors extends well beyond the four walls of a classroom.
- Oldfields signature programs included a renowned Riding Program; multiple experiential learning opportunities such as May Program and Winter Program; the Academic Strategies Program and new this year, the Arts Concentration Program.
- Oldfields offers 12 interscholastic competitive sports as well as a variety of co-curricular activities such as yoga, fitness conditioning, and pilates. Our athletes learn teamwork, sportsmanship, personal commitment, attainable goal setting, and an appreciation for a lifetime of activity. As one of the first girls' schools to pioneer an athletic program in 1878, we have always valued the personal growth that athletics provides on and off the field.
- All our students, boarding and day, domestic and international, cherish the family-like sense of warmth and welcoming that surrounds the Oldfields experience. We learn and live together, and share an unwavering caring for and kindness towards one another. We value individuality and encourage students to use their voices to help create the student experience. You are embraced as you are because who you are "supposed" to be doesn`t exist here. The result is a shared, deep-rooted sense of belonging that makes our community a family and our campus a home.
- At Oldfields, we know the college application process can be overwhelming, and that is why we are here to help every step of the way! College counseling is an in-depth, multi-year process which helps each student prepare for and find the college, university, gap year, or post-graduate career path that fits her best. Along with the college counselor, each Oldfields senior takes responsibility for her higher education plan.
- Accreditations include Association of Independent Maryland Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, National Coalition of Girls Schools, National Association of Independent Schools.
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- Oldfields School accreditations: Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Oldfields School cost?
Oldfields School's tuition is approximately $64,150 for boarding students and $35,700 for day students.
What schools are Oldfields School often compared to?
Oldfields Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garrison Forest School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Oldfields School?
The acceptance rate of Oldfields School is 42%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%.
What sports does Oldfields School offer?
Oldfields School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Lacrosse, Riding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.
What is Oldfields School's ranking?
Oldfields School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small average class sizes.
When is the application deadline for Oldfields School?
The application deadline for Oldfields School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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I would say that the two most prominent thing that make Oldfields unique is May Program. May Program is a learning opportunity for all students whether that be at Oldfields, in the United States, or. . .
One aspect that O.S has that no other school is how our school is split into Green or White Teams. These team all year have a friendly competition that not only helps you make friends. . .
I don't know what other boarding schools are like, but the teachers and coaches at Oldfields cared about me learning, growing, and being happy in a way I never could have imagined. I was surrounded. . .
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