School Overview
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Matriculation
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Academics
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Extracurriculars
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Geo & Community
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Reviews
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The Bullis School is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school offering girls and boys in grades 3 through 12 an educational program of excellence in a community that values integrity, respect, responsibility, diversity and service. A caring and supportive faculty fosters a positive attitude about learning and challenges our students to achieve their highest potential in academics, the arts and athletics.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$61,175
Enrollment
1020
International Students
4%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
49%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$102 million
AP
24
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
15
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 1 |
| #6 | Stanford University | 3 |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 2 |
| #9 | Duke University | 4 |
| #9 | Northwestern University | 1 |
| #14 | Brown University | 2 |
| #14 | Vanderbilt University | 3 |
| #17 | Cornell University | 3 |
| #17 | Rice University | 1 |
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Academics
AP Courses
(24)|
Chinese Language and Culture
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French Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Chinese Language and Culture
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French Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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African American Studies
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Comparative Government and Politics
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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Psychology
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United States History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Climbing
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Cross Country
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Diving
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Climbing
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Field Hockey
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Amnesty International
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Astronomy Club
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Biology Club
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Black Student Union
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Booster Club
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Bullis Bakers
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Amnesty International
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Astronomy Club
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Biology Club
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Black Student Union
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Booster Club
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Bullis Bakers
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Bullis Humane Society
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Business Gives Back/Financial Education
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Car Club
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Chess Club
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DECA Club
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E-Sports
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Educate Girls Globally
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Families4Families
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Fight with Might
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Global Cooking Club
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InLight Magazine
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It's Academic
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Kids Enjoy Exercise Now
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Latino Heritage Club
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Logos
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Medical Minds Club
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Model UN
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One Love
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Photography Club
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Practical Mathematics Math Club
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PRISM
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Public Health Club/HOSA
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So What Else Club
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Sports Analytics Club
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Sports and Fantasy Football Talk
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UNICEF
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Women in STEM
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and Young Leaders.
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Arts
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Acting
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Band
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Choir
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Dance
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Music
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Music Theory
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Acting
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Band
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Choir
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Dance
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Music
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Music Theory
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Production
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String
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Theater
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Ceramics
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Digital Art
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Digital Media
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Drawing
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Painting
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Photography
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Sculpture
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Studio Art
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Art
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Audio Engineering
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Design
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Tech Theater
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about The Bullis School
Tell me a bit about The Bullis School.
The Bullis School is Co-ed private day school located in Maryland, US. It was founded 1930 , and currently has about 1020 students, 4.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.bullis.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.bullis.org.
Does The Bullis School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Bullis School is offering 24 AP courses.
The Bullis School also have 49% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
The Bullis School also have 49% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Bullis School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 27.78% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 9.52% go to top 25, and about 5.56% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Bullis School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Bullis School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for The Bullis School?
The day tuition for The Bullis School in 2024 is
$61,175 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@bullis.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@bullis.org .
Where is The Bullis School located?
The Bullis School is located in the State of Maryland of USA. The closest major city is Washington, which is about 12 miles away from school. Most families can choose Washington Dulles International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Bullis School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Bullis School is among the most popular schools, within top 246 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Bullis School has been favorited by 81 users.
Also The Bullis School has been favorited by 81 users.
How do I complete an application for The Bullis School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Bullis School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Bullis School’s official site: http://www.bullis.org or call them at 301-299-8500.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Bullis School’s official site: http://www.bullis.org or call them at 301-299-8500.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Bullis School?
Yes, here are few:
St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Connelly School Of The Holy Child and McLean School of Maryland.
The closest major city is Washington. You can find out more schools near Washington here.
The closest major city is Washington. You can find out more schools near Washington here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Bullis School?
The overall rating for The Bullis School is A.
The section ratings of The Bullis School are:
A+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Bullis School are:
A+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Washington, D.C., the U.S. capital, is a vibrant city located along the Potomac River, bordered by Maryland and Virginia. Known for its neoclassical monuments and buildings, the city is home to the iconic landmarks of the U.S. government, including the Capitol, White House, and Supreme Court. Washington also boasts renowned museums like the Smithsonian and cultural venues such as the Kennedy Center. As the nation’s political and cultural hub, it attracts millions of visitors each year to experience its rich history and diverse attractions.
Population (2022)
591,833
Cost of Living
Higher than average 39%
Nearby Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
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