The Field School

The Field School
Location

2301 Foxhall Rd NW Washington, D.C. 20007 United States 38°55′17″N 77°05′19″W / 38.9214°N 77.0885°W / 38.9214; -77.0885
Information
Type	Independent school
Motto	Aude Sapere (Dare to Know)
CEEB code	090073
Head of school	Lori Strauss
Teaching staff	56.5 (FTE)
Grades	6–12
Enrollment	368
Student to teacher ratio	6.5
Campus size	10.5 acres
Colors	Blue and gold
Athletics conference	Potomac Valley Athletics Conference (PVAC)
Mascot	Falcon
Tuition	Middle School (grades 6-8) $56,295, Upper School: (grades 9-12) $57,935
Website	www.fieldschool.org

The Field School is an independent, co-ed, grades 6–12 preparatory school in Washington, D.C. The campus includes three buildings: the Aude Building, the Sapere Building, and the historic Cafritz House on Foxhall Road. Field serves 370 students as of the 2025–2026 school year.

Notable alumni and students

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Zach Cregger (class of 1998)
Rachel Grady (class of 1990)
Josh Harris (class of 1982)
Jennifer Herrema (class of 1985)
Courtney Hunt (class of 1982)
Spike Jonze, photographer, filmmaker, director and actor
Nathan Larson
Justin Theroux, screenwriter, director, actor and film producer
Craig Wedren (class of 1987)

References

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