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Bullis At-A-Glance

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What Makes Bullis So Special?

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

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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.
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Challenging.
Bullis is full of opportunities that combine traditional subjects and modern knowledge with an emphasis on skill development.
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Community.
Bullis is a community that is welcoming, embraces diversity, and shares a common vision.

Quick Facts

Bullis is home to 900 students
Bullis School average class size 15
Bullis School Four Signature Programs STEM
Bullis School 63 interscholastic sports teams
Bullis teacher to student ratio
Bullis international students
2 in 5 students of color
Bullis School 18 A/P courses
Bullis Summer Camps Potomac, Maryland and surrounding areas.
Bullis 10 miles from Nation's capital Washington, DC

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

Bullis student body 55% boys 45% girls

 

More than 800 students at Bullis

 

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.

Bullis is 10 miles from our nation's capital Washington, DC

 

22 Bus stops near Bullis

Awards & Recognition

2021 Best Schools by Niche
2021 Best Schools by Niche
  • Best Private K-12 Schools in Montgomery County
  • Best Private High Schools in Montgomery County
  • Best High Schools for STEM in Montgomery County
  • Best High Schools for Athletes in Montgomery County
  • Best Private K-12 Schools in Maryland
  • Best Private High Schools in Maryland
  • Best Private K-12 Schools in Washington, D.C. Area
2021 Best of Bethesda Readers' Pick
  • Best Private School for Academics
  • Best Private School for Music & Arts
  • Best Private School for Boys’ Sports
  • Private School Best Job with Distance Learning

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