St. Johns College High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The largest of 18 Catholic schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
B+Overall grade1,794 students20 students per teacher
Private schools in Washington, DC
50 private schools in Washington, DC, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 18Christian schools 8Montessori schools 6Independent schools 8High schools 22Preschools 5Special education schools 4
Caroline Education Community International Psa
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 45% since 2017–18
Washington, DC
B-Overall grade1,390 students16 students per teacher
Sidwell Friends School
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Washington
Washington, DC
A+Overall grade1,129 students8 students per teacher
Sidwell Friends School
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Washington, DC
A+Overall grade1,123 students9 students per teacher
Washington International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 11 independent schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
A+Overall grade846 students7 students per teacher
National Cathedral School
Episcopal school · Grades 4–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Washington, DC
A+Overall gradeAll girls597 students8 students per teacher
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
A+Overall gradeAll girls512 students11 students per teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
Parish school · Grades K–8
One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
B-Overall grade502 students12 students per teacher
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Jewish school in Washington
Washington, DC
BOverall grade449 students8 students per teacher
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Christian schools nationwide
Washington, DC
AOverall grade424 students7 students per teacher
Archbishop Carroll High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Washington, DC
B+Overall grade384 students13 students per teacher
The Field School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
A+Overall grade351 students7 students per teacher
Edmund Burke School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
A+Overall grade315 students8 students per teacher
Holy Trinity School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
Washington, DC
A-Overall grade315 students9 students per teacher
Beauvoir the National Cathedral Elementary School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–3
One of 7 Christian schools in Washington
Washington, DC
BOverall grade313 students15 students per teacher
Lowell School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools nationwide
Washington, DC
A+Overall grade270 students4 students per teacher
St. Anselm's Abbey School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Washington
Washington, DC
A+Overall gradeAll boys224 students6 students per teacher
Capitol Hill Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of independent schools nationwide
Washington, DC
A+Overall grade221 students4 students per teacher
Sheridan School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Washington, DC
A+Overall grade221 students7 students per teacher
St. Peter School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
A+Overall grade210 students7 students per teacher
St. Anthony Catholic School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
A+Overall grade195 students6 students per teacher
Our Lady of Victory School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
Washington, DC
BOverall grade186 students12 students per teacher
Sacred Heart School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
Washington, DC
BOverall grade186 students12 students per teacher
Cornerstone Schools of Washington, DC
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
One of 7 Christian schools in Washington
Washington, DC
B-Overall grade178 students11 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Washington, DC
How many private schools are in Washington, DC?
50 private schools in Washington, DC, with about 14,137 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Washington, DC?
The most common are Catholic schools (18), Christian schools (8), independent schools (8), Montessori schools (6).
Are there private high schools in Washington, DC?
Yes: 22 private schools in Washington, DC teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Washington, DC offer pre-K?
25 private schools in Washington, DC offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Washington, DC have?
The average school has 7.5 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Washington, DC?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.