Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Washington, DC
1524 35th St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in the District of Columbia
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools nationwide
- Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
In Washington, District of Columbia, Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School is an independent Catholic school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 512 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic high schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 512
- Teachers
- 46 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic high schools nationwide (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 63% of Catholic high schools nationwide.
- Compared with 773 Catholic high schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
What grades does Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School serve?
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School?
About 512 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School?
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