My son will be returning to Bullis' upper school this year and I am very pleased that he is doing so. I agree with the other reviews that there are a few public options but I doubt public schools can compete with the small class sizes and one-on-one attention, which is particularly important when getting
... Read more accepted into the college or university of one's choice. The teachers and administrators at Bullis try to prepare students for the future society. I think Bullis offers a competitive, private-school education to its students with a focus on a civic responsiblity and all within a warm and progressive environment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/23/08
Agree with one of past reviews. Bullis is good school for some, but the public schools in the area are just as good if not a lot better. Teachers & administrators live in a bubble regarding what really goes on around school. Also, there always seems to be some type of admin. controversy going on too.
... Read more Campus is very nice. Library is great and art cener is top-notch. Class rooms though are run down & despite upgrades in athletic facilities, they are nothing special--especially compared to other private schools or newer public schools. The great teachers seem to leave after only a year or two. The rest of the teachers seem to just go through the motions. Despite its sometimes 'jock school' status, the athletic department is a joke, mostly because there is no real commitment. Below average. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/23/07
My daughter has been at Bullis for nearly 2 years. I am very happy with the quality of the education and the caring nature of the teachers and administration. The parental support for the school is strong and the school benefits from this support (new buildings etc...). After school clubs have been added.
... Read more The clubs really help to add to the students development outside of school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/24/06
I'm a middle school student at bullis. I found it hard to beleive that there are no after school clubs, student run or otherwise, in this school. There isn't even a student government. It seems like there are these things in upper school, but i'm dissapointed that this school focuses completely on
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Posted by a student on 02/19/06
Bullis is a good choice for some. However, if you are in the Churchill or Whitman area, you may as well attend either, because those two public schools are just as strong, if not stronger, than Bullis academically. I believe Bullis posted a 1210 SAT average and Whitman and Churchill's are a notch over
... Read more 1200 as well, and they send graduates to the same caliber colleges. This may be because Bullis brings in less-than-stellar student-athletes to play basketball, but that only applies to a select few kids. If you are looking for academics, St. Albans, Landon, Sidwell, Holton Arms, NCS, and maybe Georgetown Prep...those are the schools to go with in the DC/MD area. To be honest, Bullis shares many similar characteristics with Churchill in terms of the student body, athletics, and academics. If you want the Bullis experience for free, send your child to Churchill. Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/14/04
I have been very happy with the school. My son started in 3rd and in now in 4th. Bullis focuses on the Golden Rule and teaching children to be caring. It is a wonderful environment. With 88 acres, it has a wonderful sports program. By being a lower, middle and upper school you get the benefits of a big
... Read more school, but the class size of a small school. We go to homecoming, basketball games, and lots of cultural events as well. It is a very well-rounded education. My son has blossomed at Bullis. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/14/04
This school is the best! I am particularly enthused by the English curriculum at the school although Bullis is strong in every subject and area of interest that they offer. The students are wonderful as well as the athletic department. The campus gives the feeling of a small liberal arts college as
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Potomac schools — Bullis School is located at 10601 Falls Rd, Potomac MD 20854. 10601 Falls Rd is in the 20854 ZIP code in Potomac, MD Bullis School is a Private school that serves grade levels 3 - 12.
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