Bullis At-A-Glance
What Makes Bullis So Special?
Bullis is situated on a stunning 102-acre campus in Potomac, Maryland just outside Washington, D.C., and serves 900 students.
At Bullis, the spirit of joyfulness and connection that permeates our campus and community sets us apart. This spirit inspires our students to thrive academically in an environment that offers a demanding curriculum that challenges students to think critically. It also inspires our faculty, who champion student growth, accomplishment, and well-being.
| Type of School: | Independent, co-ed, college preparatory |
| Grades: | Kindergarten through 12 |
| Established: | 1930 |
| School Colors: | Blue and Gold |
Motto
Caring.
Bullis is a caring environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connectedness to each other, is treated with kindness and respect, and learns from and with each other.
Challenging.
Bullis is full of opportunities that combine traditional subjects and modern knowledge with an emphasis on skill development.
Community.
Bullis is a community that is welcoming, embraces diversity, and shares a common vision.
Quick Facts
Divisions
Lower School
Kindergarten - Grade 5
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Middle School
Grades 6 - 8
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Upper School
Grades 9 - 12
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Student Body
Geographic Footprint
Students attend Bullis from throughout the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, including Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and the District of Columbia.
Awards & Recognition
Readers’ Pick Best Private School for Academics
Readers’ Pick Private School that did the Best Job with Distance Learning
Readers’ Pick Private School for Academics
Readers’ Pick Best Private School for Music & Arts
Top 5 Best Private K-12 Schools in Montgomery County
Top 5 Best Private High Schools in Montgomery County
Top 10 Best Private K-12 Schools in Maryland
Top 10 Best Private High Schools in Maryland
Top 10 Best Private K-12 Schools in Washington, D.C. Area
Top 15 Best High Schools for STEM in Montgomery County
Top 20 Best High Schools for Athletes in Montgomery County
2021 Best Private School
2021 Best Private High School
Accreditation
Memberships
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