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The Gunston School
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  • Private
  • CENTREVILLE, MD

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Diversity
    grade B
  3. Teachers
    grade B+
  4. College Prep
    grade A minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A minus
  6. Sports
    grade B

About

911 GUNSTON RD
CENTREVILLE, MD 21617
About The Gunston School...

Applying

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
No data available  

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$28,950
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
60%
Average Financial Aid
$13,278
From The Gunston School

The Gunston School endorses a student-centered philosophy that encourages achievement and personal growth by emphasizing the balanced development of the whole student— intellectually, morally, culturally, and physically. The best way to experience Gunston is to visit our extraordinary campus. Come to an Open House event, or schedule a personal tour. Personalization is one of the key words in our mission statement, and we provide each child and family with a comprehensive, informative, and engaging visit and tour.

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The Gunston School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1250
90 responses
Average ACT
26
16 responses

Nationally Recognized Environmental Programs

academic spotlight

The Gunston School’s Chesapeake Bay Studies Program and the Chesapeake Watershed Semester are deeply immersive programs that use the Bay as a microcosm to increase awareness of our relationship and responsibility to the natural environment. Students develop a deep sense of history and understanding of complex economic, social, and political issues.

Culture & Safety

Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 9 responses
Poll
89%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 9 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 37 responses
  • Bay Studies Week
    22%
  • Green and White Day
    19%
  • Embarkation/Disembarkation
    14%
  • Earth Day
    11%
  • Headmaster's Holiday
    11%
  • Junior/Senior Day
    11%
  • Spirit Week
    8%

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Students

Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
242
56%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 9 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 9 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 9 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National
17:1
Poll
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 9 responses
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 9 responses
Poll
89%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 9 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
57%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 7 responses
57%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 7 responses
57%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 7 responses

Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C
  2. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
Median Household Income
$99,597
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,550
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$374,100
National
$244,900

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