Washington Jesuit Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 4–8
Washington, DC
900 Varnum St NE, Washington, DC 20017
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 82% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
In Washington, District of Columbia, Washington Jesuit Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from 4th grade through 8th grade. About 138 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 82% since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school and is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The school day runs about 10 hours, 184 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 4–8
- Students
- 138
- Teachers
- 17 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.1
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 10 hours
- School year
- 184 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in District of Columbia (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in District of Columbia.
- Compared with 13 Catholic elementary schools in District of Columbia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Jesuit Schools Network
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 Washington Jesuit Academy
What grades does Washington Jesuit Academy serve?
Washington Jesuit Academy serves grades 4–8.
How many students attend Washington Jesuit Academy?
About 138 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Washington Jesuit Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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