Cost
As of 2012, the tuition fee of Maret School is US$ 27,515 for kindergarten to grade 4, $29,835 for grades between 5 and 8, and $31,670 for grades 9-12.
Currently 24% of the student body receives some financial assistance, ranging from $2,000 to nearly full tuition. For comparison, the last census found the median household income for the District was $44,949 (2004/5 - US Census).
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