Big 15??

[Anonymous]

- Holton and Landon cannot be lumped together as Holton is much more highly regarded.

- Visitation and Gonzaga should not be lumped together as Visitation has a reputation has being more rigorous; Gonzaga is more of a sports powerhouse.

- I guess Stone Ridge and Prep are close in perceived reputation although I have heard that Prep lets in kids based upon connections/who you know.

I don’t know why Stephens Agnes or whatever it’s called is on this list. It is never ever mentioned in discussions of the more to tier schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Big Four: Sidwell, TJ, and the Cathedral schools. No other schools matter to anyone who isn’t from the area.

Ahem, this is a private school thread. Take you and the rest of the TJ minions back to FCPS. I’m surprised TJ didn’t teach you how to read. No adding or removing the PRIVATE SCHOOLS already on the list.

I wrote that original comment. FWIW, I was born and raised in DC and still live in the city. I even went to a well-regarded private, though it wasn't one of the schools I listed.

Thanks for reminding me why I'm worried about putting my kids through the same thing. The more I hear from folks like yourself, the more I understand the perspective that we need to dismantle private education entirely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:- Holton and Landon cannot be lumped together as Holton is much more highly regarded.

- Visitation and Gonzaga should not be lumped together as Visitation has a reputation has being more rigorous; Gonzaga is more of a sports powerhouse.

- I guess Stone Ridge and Prep are close in perceived reputation although I have heard that Prep lets in kids based upon connections/who you know.

I don’t know why Stephens Agnes or whatever it’s called is on this list. It is never ever mentioned in discussions of the more to tier schools.

DCUM would absolutely lump Holton with Cathedral schools/Sidwell/GDS if it were located in DC.

[Anonymous]

There’s some pretty clear biases on this thread. Bias #1 schools within DC proper are being ranked higher by people on this thread than schools in MD and VA. Bias #2 people on this thread are routinely putting Catholic schools near the bottom. Seems like more of a popularity contest than anything to do with academics, sports etc. And frankly the Catholic schools (even the independent ones) are a MUCH better value.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There’s some pretty clear biases on this thread. Bias #1 schools within DC proper are being ranked higher by people on this thread than schools in MD and VA. Bias #2 people on this thread are routinely putting Catholic schools near the bottom. Seems like more of a popularity contest than anything to do with academics, sports etc. And frankly the Catholic schools (even the independent ones) are a MUCH better value.

Discount doesn't always mean better. And the reason DC schools are generally regarded better is because DC public schools are, for the most part, not great. Schools in MD and VA suburbs are generally at least decent. So for those of us who live in the district, we largely prefer the DC privates and there are likely more of us applying. Sure, Bullis would probably be rated higher if it were in DC....not sure if that is a bias per se or if most people in DC just do want to drive to BFE MD daily to bring their kids to school. And yes, I know they bus...but then it just means the kids are sitting on the bus. Sending a child to a private in DC if you live in DC is just practical.

[Anonymous]

OP, let’s talk after you have done a little more research on Bullis, Visi, and Gonzaga.

[Anonymous]

Ignore the incoherent self-serving ramblings above.

Here is the official data-supported list for 2024:

1. BIM
2. Sidwell
3. GDS
4. Madeira
5. NCS
6. Holton
7. EHS
8. STA
9. Landon
10. Potomac
11. Maret
12. Prep
13. WIS
14. Rochambeau
15. SAAS

https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-private-high-schools/m/washington-dc-metro-area/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ignore the incoherent self-serving ramblings above.

Here is the official data-supported list for 2024:

1. BIM
2. Sidwell
3. GDS
4. Madeira
5. NCS
6. Holton
7. EHS
8. STA
9. Landon
10. Potomac
11. Maret
12. Prep
13. WIS
14. Rochambeau
15. SAAS

https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-private-high-schools/m/washington-dc-metro-area/

Very accurate.

-Sidwell alum and GDS parent

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Big Four: Sidwell, TJ, and the Cathedral schools. No other schools matter to anyone who isn’t from the area.

No one outside the area knows the Cathedral schools. Sidwell is known because of the Obamas and Chelsea Clinton.
The schools that matter to people outside of the area are TJ and Blair.

What even is Blair….? Never heard of them…
-SFS senior

It.

P.S. Blair students use correct grammar, apparently unlike SFS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Big Four: Sidwell, TJ, and the Cathedral schools. No other schools matter to anyone who isn’t from the area.

No one outside the area knows the Cathedral schools. Sidwell is known because of the Obamas and Chelsea Clinton.
The schools that matter to people outside of the area are TJ and Blair.

What even is Blair….? Never heard of them…
-SFS senior

Private school parents and students DO NOT CARE about TJ and Blair. See, that rhymes. I love how you tried to slide them in there though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Big Four: Sidwell, TJ, and the Cathedral schools. No other schools matter to anyone who isn’t from the area.

No one outside the area knows the Cathedral schools. Sidwell is known because of the Obamas and Chelsea Clinton.
The schools that matter to people outside of the area are TJ and Blair.

What even is Blair….? Never heard of them…
-SFS senior

It.

P.S. Blair students use correct grammar, apparently unlike SFS.

This is definitely not a Sidwell student.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ignore the incoherent self-serving ramblings above.

Here is the official data-supported list for 2024:

1. BIM
2. Sidwell
3. GDS
4. Madeira
5. NCS
6. Holton
7. EHS
8. STA
9. Landon
10. Potomac
11. Maret
12. Prep
13. WIS
14. Rochambeau
15. SAAS

https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-private-high-schools/m/washington-dc-metro-area/

Very accurate.

-Sidwell alum and GDS parent

You are neither a Sidwell alum nor a GDS parent. I can smell the stench of BIM on you through my computer screen.

[Anonymous]

SAES is academically superior to the Catholic Schools and Bullis. The Catholic schools are older but your average Gonzaga or SHC student doesn’t compare to a SAES student, academically.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Instead of big 3/5, what is the big 15?! You can’t add or take away schools, only rearrange them. Don’t even think about adding BIM. Sister and brother schools go together.
Criteria: prestige, merit, matriculation, tradition, rivalries, notability, alums, etc.

1. Sidwell
2. NCS and STA
3. GDS
4. Maret
5. Potomac
6. Holton and Landon
7. Bullis
8. Maderia
9. WIS
10. SR and GP
11. SJC
12. Episcopal
13. St Andrews
14. St Stephens St Agnes
15. Visi and Gonzaga

This was not OPs list. OP asked for us to rearrange this list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Big Four: Sidwell, TJ, and the Cathedral schools. No other schools matter to anyone who isn’t from the area.

Ahem, this is a private school thread. Take you and the rest of the TJ minions back to FCPS. I’m surprised TJ didn’t teach you how to read. No adding or removing the PRIVATE SCHOOLS already on the list.

I wrote that original comment. FWIW, I was born and raised in DC and still live in the city. I even went to a well-regarded private, though it wasn't one of the schools I listed.

Thanks for reminding me why I'm worried about putting my kids through the same thing. The more I hear from folks like yourself, the more I understand the perspective that we need to dismantle private education entirely.

Stop being delusional, we know you went to Wilson. You and your false private education still can’t comprehend that this is a priv school thread! Also guess what…if it wasn’t regarded it is certainly irrelevant!