Let's Brainstorm Schools That Might Still Be Accepting Students

[Anonymous]

Definitely look at Christ Episcopal. Our daughter was a "lifer" (K-8) and the school is exceptional, both academically and as a community.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:In response to the SSFS closing thread, I can't imagine what those parents are going through, especially those with current juniors. This community could be a really good resource for them. Please comment if you have information about schools that are underenrolled.

Let’s not capitalize every word in a subject heading though, okay?

omg

[Anonymous]

The Sycamore School in Rosslyn (5-12) is another supportive, inclusive community still accepting students for next year. They will have a representative at the open house fair at SSFS this week.

Their 990s are all on file. Very carefully managed school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Potomac School in McLean? They have a shuttle and pick up from Bethesda, Largo, couple other MD spots.

Unlikely to have spots, I would think. Potomac is a very competitive admit.

Elites only.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just want to encourage the families of SSFS children to be cautious when signing on at a new school.

A few schools mentioned here are known to be in as precarious a financial position as Sandy Springs itself. For sure, attracting enough new full-pay students from SSFS might help them to stabilize, even if temporarily. But it's also possible that families who choose badly might just have to go through this twice. That's not fair to the children.

Do your due diligence. Schools can't support themselves on tuition alone. Ask about the size of the endowment, debt, the annual giving program, and auxiliary income. How many students are receiving financial aid? A school that has to discount tuition for more than a third of their students is untenable.

Wow. Every school doesn’t need to be this wealthy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From Stone Ridge ‘s website: We are still accepting applications for Grades 1, 3, 4, and 5 for the 2025-26 school year. To discuss enrollment options, please contact our Admissions Office. [e-mail]

They also have a few open spaces in upper school left (As there have been a few students who applied in April and were accepted).

[Anonymous]

I think St Anselm’s Abbey School has a few open spots in the middle school. Definitely worth inquiring if the school appeals to you. It’s a fellow PVAC member and pulls from all over the DMV.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Evergreen School is pre-K thru 3rd and might have space.

https://evergreenschool.com/

Also Mater Amoris which goes through MS.

Both progressive, Montessori schools.

https://www.materamoris.org/middle-school

Avoid Mater Amoris for middle school (7th and 8th)—they have had many issues trying to grow despite what they will tell you on the tour. Very few kids are rising up from 6th to continue in the middle school program, and some of the current kids are leaving.

Agree. Mater Amoris is NOT progressive. The parent community is awful and rampant bullying due to entitlement issues instilled in kids by families

[Anonymous]

Has anyone said NPS? I could be mistaken, but believe some of the upper division grades have openings.

[Anonymous]

If the school likes your kid and likes your family enough, they might make an opening.