St. Anselm's Abbey School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
Washington, DC
4501 S Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+College-going
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Washington
- Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools nationwide
In Washington, District of Columbia, St. Anselm's Abbey School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 224 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools nationwide. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The school reports that about 63% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 160 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 224
- Teachers
- 36.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.2
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 160 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 63% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of Catholic schools nationwide.
- Compared with 384 Catholic 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 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 St. Anselm's Abbey School
What grades does St. Anselm's Abbey School serve?
St. Anselm's Abbey School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend St. Anselm's Abbey School?
About 224 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Anselm's Abbey School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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