Enrollment
1416
Student:teacher
7:1
Published tuition
$26,800–$44,600
Application fee
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
David J. Farace
Head of School
Dave Farace '87, McDonogh’s 13th Head of School, is a former employee, parent of alumni, and an alumnus who attended McDonogh as a scholarship student. He has dedicated his entire career to independent schools.
Curriculum & special classes
McDonogh is a nondenominational, coeducational, college preparatory school educating students from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. The curriculum is appropriately challenging at all grade levels, preparing students for higher education and to enter the world as resilient, lifelong learners of strong character.
Financial aid
McDonogh's Financial Aid Program is designed to make its exceptional education accessible to talented students who demonstrate financial need. The school uses the Clarity Application to determine a family's level of financial need based on assets, income, expenses, and debts.
Before & after school care
Before school
Not listed
After school
After-School Programs; After-School Opportunities and Enrichment
Cost
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Admissions
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Apply by
December 4, 2026 (for online application) and January 15, 2027 (for teacher referrals, school records, and additional submissions for Lower School applicants)
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
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What they ask for: Application and application fee, parent meeting, teacher referrals, school records, required assessment (for Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, Prefirst, and First Grade applicants)
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