Garrison Forest was founded in 1910 as an all-girls’ day and boarding school with a coeducational preschool.
Throughout our history, our mission has been to prepare young women for a rewarding college experience and for a purposeful life well beyond.
Guided by our motto, Esse Quam Videri—To Be Rather Than To Seem—Garrison Forest’s curricular and co-curricular program balances exceedingly high standards within a welcoming, spirited atmosphere.
Garrison Forest's Core Values are: Be Authentic, Be Brave, Be Compassionate, Be Curious, and Be Spirited.
Garrison Forest is a member of the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM), the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA), and the U.S. Polo Association.
GFS fields 48 teams in 16 interscholastic sports, as well as a Dance Program and an extensive, nationally recognized Riding Program.
24 GFS Faculty and Staff and their families live on campus.
The GFS campus is conveniently located within a short drive to an airport and train station and is about an hour drive from Washington, DC, about two hours from Philadelphia and about three hours from New York City.
Students join from across the country and around the world.
Upper School day students have a variety of options for significant short-term and long-term boarding opportunities. Students choose to live on campus while participating in the Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) program, athletics, student leadership activities and artistic endeavors.
