National Cathedral School
Episcopal school · Grades 4–12
Washington, DC
3612 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, DC 20016
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One of the most diverse private schools in the District of Columbia
- Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools nationwide
In Washington, District of Columbia, National Cathedral School is an Episcopal private school for students from 4th grade through 12th grade. About 597 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools nationwide. The school is an all-girls school. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 4–12
- Students
- 597
- Teachers
- 70.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Episcopal
- School day
- About 7.5 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 62% of Christian schools nationwide (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 90% of Christian schools nationwide.
- Compared with 3,636 Christian schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Episcopal Schools
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
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 National Cathedral School
What grades does National Cathedral School serve?
National Cathedral School serves grades 4–12.
How many students attend National Cathedral School?
About 597 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at National Cathedral School?
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