Field School

2301 Foxhall Road Northwest

Washington, DC 20007

21 Reviews

School District
Grade

6-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on June 07, 2023

My daughter had an amazing experience at The Field School. She started in 7th grade and came from a very traditional inside the box kind of school which was stifling. The Field School really knew how to bring out her strengths and the hands on, experiential learning environment allowed her to thrive and become a leader on campus both inside the classroom and in all her activities.
Submitted by parent on May 21, 2022

Horrible attitude towards children’s socioemotional development. Racism amongst staff is barely addressed, mocking of student disabilities is ignored, parent concerns are dismissed with statements that “things have always been like that.” Advisory is a waste of time and there is no effort to foster empathy or compassion. I took my kids out of there and will never look back, other than to resent the huge therapy bills that I’ll be paying for a lint time to come up.
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2021

“Intelligence plus character that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther King Jr. The Field School has been our twin's "passport to their future" for nearly 7 years. The open line of communication and the immense respect between the Field faculty and their students is like no other. There hasn't been one day in the past 7 years that a Field teacher hasn't led by example and inspired our children to believe in themselves and to be genuinely kind to all. The small classroom sizes and the daily academic freedom to explore, learn and grow can be matched by no other. Field has been a true gift to our entire family.
Submitted by parent on February 09, 2021

The Field School offers the best of education - small class sizes with teachers who love teaching and provide children with thought provoking topics of study. The teacher-student relationship is a hallmark of Field’s education. Rather than just teaching students particular subject matter (they do that too), Field teaches students how to learn, how to analyze data, how to problem solve and how to think critically. Field prepares students for college and beyond. Students get hands-on experiences with a 2 week internship each year teaching them to seek out experiences that interest them and offering them an opportunity to try them out. Field helps with the process, but the student ultimately finds their own internship. Field values the Arts by including art curriculum in every student’s schedule in every grade. Field’s values play into every aspect of a student’s education. The students don’t just explore their course subject matter, they learn to be good citizens in the school community and the broader world.
Submitted by parent on September 15, 2020

$301,014 = cost of sending one child here from 7th-12th grades, plus Hosting mandatory school-wide lunch, plus activity fees, plus expected annual giving, plus paying for student’s technology.
Submitted by parent on September 23, 2013

Love, love love this school. My daughter came from a bad social situation at another school and was immediately embraced by both students and faculty. They care about the emotional well-being of their students and the academics are stimulating and challenging without being a grind. Field's college guidance system is a secret treasure, possibly the best in the city. This school transformed my daughter. My only regret is that we didn't send her there earlier.
Submitted by parent on March 08, 2013

Our child is concluding her first year at Field after attending MCPS where our older child has excelled. In a word, Field has been a dream. The school is everything we had hoped it would be for our child. Small classes. Nurturing teachers. Caring administrators. And a wonderful, supportive, diverse peer group for our child. While the school is very progressive, its traditional curriculum ensures that children receive a well-rounded, first-rate education. More impressive (and the reason we selected this school) is its extraordinary arts programs, which our child adores. Field is by no means right for every student. But you have an artistically-inclined child who marches to his/her own drummer, this school is for you. The only downside (and it's a big one) is the price. Field is very expensive.
Submitted by other on June 09, 2012

I went here, and while I would definitely say that they should definitely have a more developed person contractually based or otherwise to deal with social issues at the school, I will say this: If I went to any other school, particulacy public and in DC, I doubt I would have been able to write a 11 page paper at whim, or have had teachers chasing me down investing time and money in ensuring I focused in on and completed my education. Field provided one of the greatest high school experiences anyone can have anywhere. Although the school is certainly lacking minorities, it is also in a beautiful mansion and has incredibly small class sizes, so each student develops personal relationships with the teachers. Students also have the opportunity to participate in a wealth of activities. I appreciate my experiences at field. I also feell as though they have set up precedents that have pleasantly dictated the course of my life in these last 4 years since my graduation. I was fortunate to have experienced the Field School, and I know that any one else who spends any amount of time there will as well.
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2012

Many students do well at Field--which is why I sent my child there and recommended it to three other families. When things go wrong there socially, however, they go really wrong. The cohort at the school is too small for students to escape their tormentors. This is an administration issue not an educational one. I give most of the teachers high marks and the administration an F.
Submitted by parent on March 05, 2012

My son attended the school and thrived. He came in a great student, and left a phenomenal student. Field not only educates the mind, it also educates the spirit. A child is able to learn new things, discover likes and dislikes and do so in a comfortable and welcoming environment. My child, in addition to doing well in his academics, also found himself truly enjoying sports and the arts (not a usual combination).
Submitted by parent on December 23, 2011

The review written by the parent who gave this school one star could have been written by me. After repeated attempts to engage the school in trying to stop my daughter being ostracized and cyberbullied there, I gave up. She now goes to a public school in Washington DC which seems to take these things a lot more seriously. I give the school two stars for having a number of talented teachers but this is really not the "welcoming" place for children that it purports to be. They should get their act together a lot more in dealing with bullying and behavior issues.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2011

The Field School is unfortunately not at all as it presents itself to the world. The espoused values of community and respect are violated day after day after day. Having paid more than $90,000 to this institution, I know it was a tragic mistake to send my child there. He still hasn't recovered from being ostracized for his personal difficulties. Avoid this school, you have other choices.
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2011

Field has been the best thing that has happened to our family. Great education, caring teachers and staff, and involved parent community. Best for creative kids who like to think "outside the box" and need more one on one with their teachers. No "teaching to the test" here like the Montgomery County school system, and no cookie cutter assignments and rote memorization of useless facts that are instantly forgotten after the exam. Field really cares about its students and treats everyone like family.
Submitted by other on January 11, 2011

Simply put- Field is incredible. Attending the school is the best decision I have ever made for myself. Throughout my years at Field, I have learned so much inside and outside the classroom. I have discovered new passions, made life-long friends and learned so many valuable academic and life lessons from my teachers. The Field School isn't just a school to it's students--it is a home.
Submitted by other on November 30, 2010

The Field School is a great school with great teachers and staff. I highly recommend it
Submitted by parent on November 21, 2010

I thought our old school was good, then I came to Field! Just love, love, love it!
Submitted by other on August 13, 2010

I thought the Field School was going to be a great adventure, but I guess I was way to optimistic. I started last year, and was excited, but once I started, there was no organization what so ever. The teachers are very very young. This school has about 300 students, a little over. It has a beautiful campus overseeing the Washington Monument and has a great arts program, but their athletic program struggles, the tuition was very high for a school, that I really didn't like, 35,000 dollars a year excluding other fees. Not a good school. and I would NOT NOT NOT recommend your son or daughter going here. (this school has a TON OF DEBT)
Submitted by other on June 03, 2010

I am a student at the Field School I could say both good and bad things about Field as well. The homework load is a good amount. Although it does not seem like a difficult school, it can be if you make it. The bad things about Field are the social aspects of it. The students are very judgmental and they will ostracize you in a split second. Reputations change in a heartbeat at the school and are never lost. As a student with a changing reputation at the moment, I would not send your child to the Field School.
Submitted by student on April 15, 2010

There is good things and bad things about Field. The teachers, are the most amazing people you will ever meet, and the classes encourage discussions. Sometimes I think the teachers have problems staying on the curriculum, and everyone gets too caught up in the 'free thinking' aspect of the school. Also Field has much money managing issues. The arts program they set up was no doubt expensive. The music and art rooms are well stocked, while the school paper/journalism class is terrible. The athletics are sparse, and there is only one field, and one small gym. I think there should be more available to students considering how expensive the tuition for the school is.
Submitted by student on March 07, 2010

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