The Madeira School vs. Foxcroft School
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Overview
Madeira is an independent boarding and day school educating 340 girls in grades 9 through 12.
Our 376-acre campus is located 15 minutes from Washington, DC in McLean, Virginia.
Madeira's challenging academic programs and experiential learning opportunities, like the award winning Co-Curriculum internship program, cultivate women leaders who are ready to make positive impacts in their local and global communities.
Founded in 1914, Foxcroft School is a college-preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades 9-12 and post-graduate with a mission of helping every girl explore her unique voice and develop the skills, confidence, and courage to share it with the world. Foxcroft offers 72-76 courses, including 16+ AP classes and 5+ post-AP offerings, and a STEM program that inspires girls to pursue studies in fields where women are underrepresented.
Foxcroft fields athletic teams in 10 sports and has a nationally recognized riding program.
For more information about the School, visit our website at www.foxcroft.org or call 540.687.5555.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12, PG
School Type
All-girls
All-girls
Year Founded
1906
1914
Campus Size
376 acres
500 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
340
160
% Students of Color
40%
25%
% International Students
15%
11%
% Students Boarding
51%
82%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
13
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
5:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
10
15
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
91%
66%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$80 million
$101 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$71,600
$69,500
Tuition (Day Students)
$55,800
$49,500
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
Yes
No
Acceptance Rate
37%
n/a
Director of Admissions
Emily Reynolds
Trey Adams
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
10
15
Sport
Total Sports Offered
19
14
Sports
BasketballCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
DivingEquestrian
Field HockeyLacrosse
RidingRock Climbing
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack
Track and FieldVolleyball
Winter Track
BasketballClimbing
Cross CountryCross Country Running
DanceEquestrian
Field HockeyLacrosse
RidingRock Climbing
SoccerSoftball
TennisVolleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
39
40
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Arts CouncilAsian Club
Biodiesel Production ClubBlack Student Union
CampaignersChemistry Olympiad
Chinese Language & Culture ClubClassics Club
Community Service CommitteeCum Laude
Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)Innovation Club
Marine Biology ClubMental Health Awareness Club
Model UNMuslim Student Association
Neuroscience ClubNewspaper
Peer TutoringPetition Club
Pi-Landers Junior Math ClubPi-Landers Senior Math Club
Riding ClubScience and Engineering Club
Slam Poetry ClubSpanish Club
Student Diversity BoardStudent Government
ThespiansTV Talks Club
Young DemocratsYoung Republicans
Arts and Music Programs:
A CapellaChamber
Nature ClubScience Enrichment Club
Theater Tech
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Campus Entertainment Committee (CEC)Yoga
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Admission AmbassadorsAdmissions Tour Guides (Student Ambassadors)
Astronomy ClubBee Keeping Club
Black Student UnionChinese Language & Culture Club
Christian Fellowship ClubCommunity Service
Cooking ClubCyberPatriot
Donkey ClubEnvironmental Sustainability
Flag ClubGardening/Composting
Global Cultures ClubHand in Hand (A club to help people learn about the LGBT+ community)
Honor CouncilLeadership
Model UNNext Chapter Book Club
On-Campus InternshipsPhotography Club
Rhythm Nation (Hip-Hop Dance)Robotics Club
Social JusticeSpanish Club
STEM ClubStudent Activities Committee
Techies
Arts and Music Programs:
A CapellaArt Club
Chimera Literary MagazinePerforming Arts (Voice, Instrumental, Theater)
PhotographySoggie Cheerios (A comical singing club)
Tally Ho! (Yearbook)Visual Arts (Design, Ceramics, Digital Arts, Photography, Fashion Design)
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Athletic AssociationFox/Hound
Hiking Club