NPS?

[Anonymous]

I heard someone recently say that NPS is very WASPy and many of the parents there are attracted by that. How is NPS? Are the academics competitive? I know many Beavoir kids who don't get into NCS/St. Albans go there. Does that mean it accepts anyone? What is the feel of the parents there?

[Anonymous]

Total troll

[Anonymous]

A Jewish friend of mine said when they looked around the new parents reception, they realized they were the diversity the school touted. Yes, it’s Presbyterian. WASPy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A Jewish friend of mine said when they looked around the new parents reception, they realized they were the diversity the school touted. Yes, it’s Presbyterian. WASPy.

What were they expecting?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A Jewish friend of mine said when they looked around the new parents reception, they realized they were the diversity the school touted. Yes, it’s Presbyterian. WASPy.

I don't think NPS touts it's diversity. We toured there and everyone was very nice, but they don't seem to have any pretense that they are diverse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Total troll

+1. And not even a good one.

[Anonymous]

I know two Asian families there. Lots of Chevy chase

[Anonymous]

I’ve heard it’s WASPy but I was surprised to learn that. I would have though the Episcopal schools (Beauvoir, St Pat’s, WES) would be more so, but alas, I’ve been told NPS is actually more WASPy than the WASP-affiliates schools.

Not sure if it’s true, but I literally had this conversation with an NPS parent for fun!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Total troll

+1. And not even a good one.

Seriously. It is like the dumbest of the dumb troll on Friday.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve heard it’s WASPy but I was surprised to learn that. I would have though the Episcopal schools (Beauvoir, St Pat’s, WES) would be more so, but alas, I’ve been told NPS is actually more WASPy than the WASP-affiliates schools.

Not sure if it’s true, but I literally had this conversation with an NPS parent for fun!

We did tours, applied and interviewed and never saw that. We liked the values, curriculum and placements. We were even there on hot dog day and it mainly seemed like a bunch of lawyers.

Why don’t you go on a tour and to some events with the parent base and decide for yourself. This “not sure if it’s true” stuff doesn’t cut it.

[Anonymous]

Ours is a non Christian family. When we looked at HS we found NPS to be the least welcoming of the Christian based schools. Admittedly we eliminated catholic schools from consideration as we found them to be the least approachable for a non Christian family. St. Andrew’s, Sidwell, and Sandy Springs, were all inclusive, with St. Andrew’s being the most authentically inclusive yet true to its religious affiliation while also being the most racially and religiously diverse. NPS was as characterized above - very homogenous, very Chevy chase, and not particularly welcoming. None of the non Christian families we know who do choose religious schools have chosen NPS. For some NPS’ limited scope can be appealing, for others a turn off. To NPS’ credit, it doesn’t try to promote itself as anything other than what it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ours is a non Christian family. When we looked at HS we found NPS to be the least welcoming of the Christian based schools. Admittedly we eliminated catholic schools from consideration as we found them to be the least approachable for a non Christian family. St. Andrew’s, Sidwell, and Sandy Springs, were all inclusive, with St. Andrew’s being the most authentically inclusive yet true to its religious affiliation while also being the most racially and religiously diverse. NPS was as characterized above - very homogenous, very Chevy chase, and not particularly welcoming. None of the non Christian families we know who do choose religious schools have chosen NPS. For some NPS’ limited scope can be appealing, for others a turn off. To NPS’ credit, it doesn’t try to promote itself as anything other than what it is.

You’re either lying or mistaken. NPS ends in 6th grade so you clearly didn’t look at it for your child’s high school...

[Anonymous]

Perhaps PP is not lying but was just disappointed that NPS did not add a high school to accommodate their family. Clear evidence of religious bias.

[Anonymous]

As an NPS parent I believe that the school is making sincere efforts to increase diversity, including creation of a new position next year. We have found the community to be warm and welcoming. We have made friends with families of differing religious faiths, including non-Christians. The school is dedicated to education of the whole child. Nurturing early years build the foundation for increasing academic rigor in the later years. Outplacement is excellent. Please visit for yourself.

[Anonymous]

Having examined the entire DC private school landscape, I can confirm that NPS is highly ranked and his good college admissions.