St. Thomas More Catholic
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
B+Overall grade153 students7 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
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 18 Catholic schools in Washington
Washington, DC
B-Overall grade149 students11 students per teacher
The School for Ethics and Global Leadership
Alternative school · Grades 11–12
Smaller classes than 66% of independent schools nationwide
Washington, DC
AOverall grade143 students5 students per teacher
St. Augustine Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
Washington, DC
BOverall grade138 students10 students per teacher
Washington Jesuit Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 4–8
Growing: enrollment up 82% since 2011–12
Washington, DC
AOverall gradeAll boys138 students8 students per teacher
River School
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–5
The largest special education school in Washington
Washington, DC
AOverall grade134 students5 students per teacher
Annunciation Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
A+Overall grade130 students6 students per teacher
Washington School for Girls
Independent Catholic school · Grades 3–8
One of 18 Catholic schools in Washington
Washington, DC
BOverall gradeAll girls105 students9 students per teacher
Model Secondary School for the Deaf
Special education school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 92% of special education schools nationwide
Washington, DC
A+Overall grade101 students1 students per teacher
San Miguel School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–8
Growing: enrollment up 46% since 2011–12
Washington, DC
BOverall gradeAll boys89 students8 students per teacher
Templeton Academy
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
One of the most diverse private schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
A-Overall grade79 students9 students per teacher
Aidan Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
One of the most diverse private schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
AOverall grade75 students8 students per teacher
Parkmont School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools nationwide
Washington, DC
AOverall grade70 students6 students per teacher
Christian Family Montessori
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
Washington, DC
B+Overall grade67 students12 students per teacher
St. Jerome Institute
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools nationwide
Washington, DC
AOverall grade61 students9 students per teacher
Mysa School
Alternative school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 87% of independent schools nationwide
Washington, DC
AOverall grade30 students4 students per teacher
The Monroe School
Special education school · Grades 6–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Washington, DC
A-Overall grade28 students5 students per teacher
Fusion Academy WDC: Washington D.C.
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 98% of independent schools nationwide
Washington, DC
AOverall grade27 students2 students per teacher
Kennedy Institute
Special education school · Grades 10–11
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Washington, DC
B+Overall grade26 students5 students per teacher
Muhammad University of Islam
Islamic school · Grades 1–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Washington, DC
22 students5 students per teacher
Living Word Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 3–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Washington
Washington, DC
AOverall grade17 students6 students per teacher
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Washington
Washington, DC
A-Overall grade11 students5 students per teacher
Franklin Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 88% of preschools nationwide
Washington, DC
A-Overall grade3 students1 students per teacher
Montessori School of Chevy Chase
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 88% of preschools nationwide
Washington, DC
A-Overall grade3 students1 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.