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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sidwell is in NW DC. Prep is on Rockeville Pike
Sidwell has a few Quakers.  Prep has lots of Catholic families
Sidwell pride is focused on academics. GP pride focused on sports.
Sidwell is co-ed. GP is single sex/male
Sidwell is pk-12.  GP 9-12

They seem to be really different schools to me. But not the most polar opposite in the area. Sidwell in its own way is traditional and very buttoned down, as I'm sure GP is.
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So Sidwell has "a few Quakers"? Tells it what the school doesn't have. But what do they have? I'm pretty sure the answer to that question is that the school population is heavily Jewish and Protestant. Right?

Prep, of course is heavily Catholic and it's student body is drawn from the families of Catholic professionals and business owners. The families and student body are generally politically Conservative. Prep graduates tend to select Catholic colleges after graduation with students turning down Ivies to go to Georgetown and Notre Dame.

Prep serves an entire community and has students across a wider spectrum of academic ability and interest. The significant emphasis on sports success reflects community and the alumni interest.

Sidwell also serves the interests of its community which includes academic achievement and admission to select colleges, especially the Ivies. Liberalism is the dominant philosophy. The school does sponsor sports teams, but in a less competitive conference. Nothing at Sidwell would approach the magnitude or intensity of a Prep v. Landon lacrosse match. I don't think the Sidwell people see that as a problem.

Either school is a fine choice for the right student. But I don't think there are many 14 year olds or their families that would feel equally comfortable at either. The teen years are hard enough already. [/quote]

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