Sidwell Friends School Tuition 2026
Annual tuition: $48,500/year — 293% above national avg . Located in Washington, District of Columbia.
How Sidwell Friends School Compares
Sidwell Friends School tuition is 81% above District of Columbia avg.
Tuition by Grade Level
K–12 Total Cost Projection
At $48,500/year with 4% annual tuition increases, sending one child through K–12 at Sidwell Friends School would cost approximately:
Estimate assumes 13 years (K–12) at 4% annual increase. Actual costs vary — contact the school for current rates. Use our calculator for your state's average →
School Information
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Affiliation
- Quaker
- Grades Offered
- PK–12
- Enrollment
- 1,100 students
- School Type
- Quaker
- Data Source
- NCES PSS 2021–22
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sidwell Friends School tuition cost?
Sidwell Friends School charges $48,500/year in 2026 — 293% above the national average of $12,350/year national average. Located in Washington, District of Columbia. Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey.
What is the total cost of attending Sidwell Friends School from K–12?
At the current tuition of $48,500/year with 4% annual increases, the projected K–12 total for Sidwell Friends School is approximately $806,404. This estimate assumes tuition increases at the historical 3–5% annual rate for private schools.
How does Sidwell Friends School tuition compare to other District of Columbia private schools?
Sidwell Friends School's tuition of $48,500/year is $21,650 above the District of Columbia private school average of $26,850/year. This places it among the higher-cost private schools in District of Columbia.
Does Sidwell Friends School offer financial aid?
Most private schools, including independent private schools, offer need-based financial aid. Nationally, about 27% of private school students receive aid averaging 48% of tuition. Contact Sidwell Friends School's admissions office directly for current aid availability and application requirements.
Tuition data sourced from the NCES Private School Universe Survey 2021–22. Figures represent reported or estimated annual tuition. Actual costs may vary — contact the school directly for current tuition, fees, and financial aid information. Data last updated March 2026.