Type
-
School
The Potomac School
Siviq Rank#32McLean, VA
0 AP Courses
Enrollment
1,063
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
The Potomac School is a coeducational K-12 independent school in McLean, Virginia, founded in 1904, with 1,063 students, 180 faculty, a no-class-rank policy, and a college matriculation list reported across 2022-2025.
College Counseling
College Counseling staff includes a Director, three Associate Directors, and a Coordinator.
Advanced Coursework
29 courses at the Honors level; 41 courses at the Advanced level (college-level equivalent). Beginning with 2022–23, Potomac no longer subscribes to the AP curriculum; the highest level of coursework is designated as “Advanced.”
Matriculation Notes
99% of graduates attend four-year colleges.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
34th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 34% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
50th percentile
Lower reported average class size than 50% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Institutional Resources
57th percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 57% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
88th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 88% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
37th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 37% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- K-12
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 0
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average SAT
- 1,394
- Average ACT
- 32
Profile
Student Body
- Students of Color
- 43%
- Receiving Financial Aid
- 20%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- The Potomac School does not rank students or provide a GPA.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$192,251,000
Tax year 2024
Net Income
$14,632,844
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$62,313,929
Tax year 2024
Expenses Per Student
$58,621
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
John Kowalik
Associate Head of School
Tim Jaeger
Head of Upper School
Ryan Jordan
Institutional
Contacts
Director
Stacy Richardson
Associate Director
Katie Li
Associate Director
Sanil Patel
Associate Director
Christopher Zissi
Coordinator
Karen Djorup
Institutional
Accreditations
Accredited
Virginia Association of Independent Schools
Founding member
Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS)
Member
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Complies with the Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission.
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB #
471396
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
The Potomac School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Potomac School?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for The Potomac School.
How many students are enrolled at The Potomac School?
The current school profile reports about 1,063 students enrolled at The Potomac School.
What grades does The Potomac School offer?
The Potomac School currently reports serving grades K-12.
Is The Potomac School a day school or a boarding school?
The Potomac School is a private school.
Does The Potomac School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
No. The current school profile does not report AP courses at The Potomac School.
How many students receive financial aid at The Potomac School?
The current school profile says about 20.0% of students at The Potomac School receive financial aid.
Which colleges show up most often for The Potomac School?
The current school profile highlights American University as one of the top reported college destinations for The Potomac School.
Does Potomac rank students or give a GPA?
No. The Potomac School says it does not rank students or provide a GPA.
What’s the highest level of classes at Potomac?
Potomac’s top tier is called Advanced. The school reports 41 Advanced courses, described as college-level equivalent, plus 29 Honors courses.
Are there special upper school programs or concentrations?
Yes. For the Class of 2026, Potomac reports 7 students in GPAC, 10 in SERC, 3 in VPAC, and 38 in EFEB.
How many Potomac faculty have advanced degrees?
The school reports that 72% of its faculty have advanced degrees.
By Geography
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 02, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average ACT • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF resources.finalsite.net/images/v1758642834/potomac/wu3g13p5pmwovuyyffiw/2025-26Academic_Profile_Sept-25.pdf | Official Linked File | May 11, 2026 | Average Class Size • Faculty Count |
| The Potomac School is a K-12 independent school in the Washington, DC metro region. www.potomacschool.org | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Founded Year |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.potomacschool.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.potomacschool.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.potomacschool.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.potomacschool.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| The Academics and divisions of the Potomac School and includes bios for faculty, teachers, and coaches | www.potomacschool.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| Visit The Potomac School to learn more about Admission to the top rated independent school in the DC metro. | www.potomacschool.org/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.potomacschool.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.potomacschool.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.potomacschool.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| Our College Counseling services at The Potomac School assist high school students and families with the college application process. | www.potomacschool.org/academics/college-counseling | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | resources.finalsite.net/images/v1758642834/potomac/wu3g13p5pmwovuyyffiw/2025-26Academic_Profile_Sept-25.pdf | page_scan |
| The Potomac School is a top K-12 private and independent school in the Washington DC metro region. | www.potomacschool.org/about-potomac | supplemental_backfill |
| Careers - Potomac School | www.potomacschool.org/about-potomac/careers | supplemental_backfill |
| Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion - Potomac School | www.potomacschool.org/about-potomac/dei | supplemental_backfill |
| Mission & Values - Potomac School | www.potomacschool.org/about-potomac/mission-values | supplemental_backfill |
| Quick facts about the Potomac School that parents and students might find interesting. There is information on matriculation, faculty with advanced degrees, our bus fleet, and more. | www.potomacschool.org/about-potomac/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| The Potomac School is a K-12 independent school in the Washington, DC metro region. | www.potomacschool.org | existing |
| Transportation - Potomac School | www.potomacschool.org/about-potomac/transportation | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | K-12 | • K-12; co-ed |
| Lowest Grade | 0 | K-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | K-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | K-12 |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | co-ed | • K-12; co-ed |
| School Type Code | co_ed | co-ed |
| Enrollment | 1063 | • Enrollment K-12, 1,063; Upper School, 472 |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 1904 | Founded in 1904 |
| School Leadership | - | John Kowalik — Head of School |
| Key Contacts | - | Stacy Richardson — Director — [email protected] — (703) 749-6382 |
| Accreditations | - | • Accredited by Virginia Association of Independent Schools |
| School Codes | - | CEEB #471396 |
| AP Courses | 0 | Beginning with the 2022–23 academic year, The Potomac School no longer subscribes to the AP curriculum. The highest level of coursework is designated as “Advanced.” |
| Average Class Size | 15 | average class size: 15 |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | 29 courses at the Honors level |
| Advanced Course Notes | 29 courses at the Honors level; 41 courses at the Advanced level (college-level equivalent). Beginning with 2022–23, Potomac no longer subscribes to the AP curriculum; the highest level of coursework is designated as “Advanced.” | 29 courses at the Honors level ... 41 courses at the Advanced level (college-level equivalent) |
| Faculty Count | 180 | • 180 full and part-time faculty |
| College Counseling Summary | College Counseling staff includes a Director, three Associate Directors, and a Coordinator. | COLLEGE COUNSELING — Stacy Richardson, Director; Katie Li, Associate Director; Sanil Patel, Associate Director; Christopher Zissi, Associate Director; Karen Djorup, Coordinator |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1394 | SAT (85 tested) ... MEAN COMBINED 1394 |
| Average ACT | 32 | ACT (30 tested) ... MEAN COMPOSITE 32 |
| Matriculation Summary | 99% of graduates attend four-year colleges. | • Graduates attending four-year colleges: 99% |
| Top Colleges | - | American University 1; Amherst College 2; Auburn University 3; Barnard College 4; Bates College 2; Boston College 9; Boston University 4; Bowdoin College 2; Brown University 8; Bucknell University 4; Carleton College 2; Carnegie Mellon University 2; Case Western Reserve University 3; Christopher Newport University 1; Claremont McKenna College 1; Clemson University 4; Colby College 8; Colgate University 7; College of the Holy Cross 1; Columbia University 3; Cornell University 4; Dartmouth College 12; Davidson College 3; Denison University 2; Dickinson College 3; Duke University 9; East Carolina University 1; Emory University 5; Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 1; Fordham University 1; Franklin & Marshall College 1; George Mason University 3; George Washington University 4; Georgetown University 9; Georgia Institute of Technology 1; Gettysburg College 1; Hamilton College 4; Hampden-Sydney College 1; Harvard University 8; Haverford College 2; High Point University 1; Howard University 2; Indiana University (Bloomington) 4; James Madison University 3; Johns Hopkins University 3; Kenyon College 3; Lafayette College 3; Lehigh University 2; Loyola Marymount University 1; Loyola University Maryland 1; Macalester College 1; Marymount University 1; Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 1; Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1; McGill University 1; Merrimack College 1; Michigan State University 4; Middlebury College 8; Missouri University of Science and Technology 1; Morehouse College 2; New York University 8; Northeastern University 6; Northwestern University 8; Oberlin College 1; Penn State University (University Park) 7; Pitzer College 1; Pomona College 2; Princeton University 6; Providence College 1; Purdue University (Main Campus) 3; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1; Rice University 3; Roanoke College 1; San Diego State University 1; Santa Clara University 1; Santa Fe College 1; Savannah College of Art and Design 2; Shepherd University 1; Skidmore College 1; Smith College 1; Southern Methodist University 2; Spelman College 4; St. Lawrence University 1; Stanford University 4; Stevenson University 1; Swarthmore College 2; Syracuse University 5; Texas Christian University 3; The Ohio State University 1; The University of Montana 1; The University of Texas at Austin 1; Trinity College 1; Tufts University 4; Tulane University of Louisiana 7; United States Naval Academy 3; University of Arizona 1; University of California, Berkeley 3; University of California, Los Angeles 3; University of California, San Diego 1; University of California, Santa Barbara 1; University of Chicago 7; University of Colorado Boulder 2; University of Denver 1; University of Georgia 2; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1; University of Mary Washington 1; University of Maryland, College Park 5; University of Massachusetts, Boston 1; University of Miami 9; University of Michigan 4; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2; University of Notre Dame 2; University of Oxford 2; University of Pennsylvania 7; University of Richmond 4; University of South Carolina 1; University of Southern California 6; University of St Andrews 1; University of Toronto 1; University of Virginia, Main Campus 24; University of Wisconsin, Madison 3; Vanderbilt University 6; Villanova University 1; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 7; Virginia Wesleyan University 1; Wabash College 1; Wake Forest University 13; Washington and Lee University 6; Washington University in St. Louis 6; Wellesley College 1; Wesleyan University 4; William & Mary 18; Williams College 7; Xavier University 1; Yale University 2 |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | 43 | • Students of color: 43% |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 20 | • Students receiving financial aid: 20% |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | The Potomac School does not rank students or provide a GPA. | • The Potomac School does not rank students or provide a GPA. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | The Potomac School does not rank students or provide a GPA. |
| Weighted Grades | - | - |
| Weighted Grades Policy | - | - |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | selective | selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | very_high | very_high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | meaningful_access | meaningful_access |
| Outcome Category | exceptional_outcomes | exceptional_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding status not reported in supplied evidence.; No admit rate or applicant volume reported; selectivity inference rests mainly on testing context.; ACT middle 50% reported as 31-34 (30 tested); SAT middle 50% reported as 1270-1520 (85 tested).; 29 Honors courses and 41 Advanced courses, with Advanced described as college-level equivalent.; School reports it no longer subscribes to the AP curriculum, but 66 students took 133 AP exams across 22 subjects; 94% scored 4 or 5 and 100% scored 3 or better.; College counseling staff includes 1 Director, 3 Associate Directors, and 1 Coordinator.; School is a founding member of ACCIS and a member of NACAC.; 20% of students receive financial aid.; 99% of graduates attend four-year colleges.; Reported 2022-2025 matriculation list shows broad and repeated placements at highly selective institutions, including Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, Columbia, Dartmouth, Duke, Brown, Penn, Chicago, and others.; No states represented or countries represented data reported for the student body. |