The Madeira School
Madeira is an independent boarding and day school educating 324 girls in grades 9 through 12.
Our 376-acre campus is located 15 minutes from Washington, DC in McLean, Virginia.
Madeira's challenging academic programs and experiential learning opportunities, like the award winning Co-Curriculum internship program, cultivate women leaders who are ready to make positive impacts in their local and global communities.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Students: 324 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $64,500
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $47,310
- Acceptance rate: 54%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
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Description
Madeira has a Co-curriculum program which allows students to take 5 weeks and immerse themselves in an internship. Sophomore year is about community service, Junior year is about citizenship, and Senior year is about career. . .
Of course, the two most obvious aspects of Madeira that set the school apart are the single-sex education, and the co-curriculum program. Learning with a group of all girls takes the competitiveness out of education. . .
Top Rankings
The Madeira School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 309 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Faculty Education
Student Test Scores
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Year Founded
1906
1907
Campus Size
376 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
324 students
300 students
% Students of Color
35%
25%
% International Students
15%
20%
% Students Boarding
51%
70%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1260 - 1450
-
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
19
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
90%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$62 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$64,500
(Comprehensive Fee)
(Comprehensive Fee)
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$47,310
(Comprehensive Fee)
(Comprehensive Fee)
$33,250
% Students on Financial Aid
39%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$39,572
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
80%
-
Acceptance Rate
54%
58%
Director of Admissions
Emily Reynolds
Kevin Lawrence
Kevin Lawrence
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
19
17
Courses
Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry , Comparative Government & Politics, English Language, English Literature, French Langauge, French Literature, Latin Literature, Latin: Vergil, Physics B, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, US Government & Politics, US History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
22
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
39
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts Council, Asian Club, Biodiesel Production Club, Black Student Union, Campaigners, Chemistry Olympiad, Chinese Language & Culture Club, Classics Club, Community Service Committee, Cum Laude, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Innovation Club, Marine Biology Club, Mental Health Awareness Club, Model UN, Muslim Student Association, Neuroscience Club, Newspaper, Peer Tutoring, Petition Club, Pi-Landers Junior Math Club, Pi-Landers Senior Math Club, Riding Club, Science and Engineering Club, Slam Poetry Club, Spanish Club, Student Diversity Board, Student Government, Thespians, TV Talks Club, Young Democrats, Young Republicans
Arts and Music Programs:
A Capella, Chamber, Nature Club, Science Enrichment Club, Theater Tech
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Campus Entertainment Committee (CEC), Yoga
Arts Council, Asian Club, Biodiesel Production Club, Black Student Union, Campaigners, Chemistry Olympiad, Chinese Language & Culture Club, Classics Club, Community Service Committee, Cum Laude, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Innovation Club, Marine Biology Club, Mental Health Awareness Club, Model UN, Muslim Student Association, Neuroscience Club, Newspaper, Peer Tutoring, Petition Club, Pi-Landers Junior Math Club, Pi-Landers Senior Math Club, Riding Club, Science and Engineering Club, Slam Poetry Club, Spanish Club, Student Diversity Board, Student Government, Thespians, TV Talks Club, Young Democrats, Young Republicans
Arts and Music Programs:
A Capella, Chamber, Nature Club, Science Enrichment Club, Theater Tech
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Campus Entertainment Committee (CEC), Yoga
College Matriculation
Year: 2009 - 2013
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
University of Virginia
20
College of William and Mary
19
Syracuse University
10
The George Washington University
9
Carnegie Mellon University
8
Dickenson College
8
Cornell University
7
Boston University
6
Bucknell University
6
Colgate University
6
School Notes
- Madeira's curriculum is grounded in expert teaching and active involvement of the students when planning their academic paths. Personal academic advising enables girls to customize a schedule beyond graduation requirements, offering them the highest degree of challenge that best suits their interests. From AP Art History to iPad App Development, students may take advantage of the many upper-level courses offered.
- The innovative Co-Curriculum program at Madeira integrates experiential learning with the cultural, political, and business life of the nation`s capital. Girls participate in immersive, 5-week internships, graduating with a solid resume that rivals that of college students. The unique grade-level objectives of the Co-Curriculum program progress from learning about identity and community during freshman and sophomore years to experiencing "real-life work" and leadership training during junior-year internships in Capitol Hill offices and student-selected internships during the girls` senior year.
- Madeira has 13 inter-scholastic sports, including an equestrian team, as well as instruction in music, dance, film, visual and performing arts, which give students competitive and creative outlets.
- The campus, which overlooks the Potomac River from 376 scenic acres, is a place for study, play, and competition, home to superior academic, athletic, riding, and arts facilities. Sports facilities include a 32,000 square foot sports center with basketball and volleyball courts, indoor competition size pool, dance/aerobic studio, and strength and conditioning room. There are also eight hard-surface tennis courts, three playing fields, 49 stall barn, indoor riding arena, and extensive riding and hiking trails. The arts facilities includes a 500-seat proscenium theater, drama rehearsal space, scene shop, dance studios, private vocal and instrumental studios, and an art gallery.
- With Washington, D.C. is 15 minutes away, students take advantage of shopping in Georgetown, movies at Tysons Corner, and dim sum in Chinatown. The 20 other independent boarding and day schools (including all-boys and co-ed schools) nearby provide plenty of social opportunities on the weekends.
- The Madeira School accreditations: NAIS, VAIS, TABS,
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Katherine Graham - Publisher, Washington Post
- Mika Brzezinski - New Anchor
- Alice Rivlin - Former director, Office of Management and Budget
- Stockard Channing - Actress
- Brooke Astor - Philanthropist
- Francis Sternhagen - Actress
Profile last updated: 06/25/2021
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