Washington School for Girls
Independent Catholic school · Grades 3–8
Washington, DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 18 Catholic schools in Washington
In Washington, District of Columbia, Washington School for Girls is an independent Catholic school for students from 3rd grade through 8th grade. About 105 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The school day runs about 10 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 3–8
- Students
- 105
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.8
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 10 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in District of Columbia.
- Compared with 13 Catholic elementary schools in District of Columbia.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Coalition of Girls' 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 Washington School for Girls
What grades does Washington School for Girls serve?
Washington School for Girls serves grades 3–8.
How many students attend Washington School for Girls?
About 105 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Washington School for Girls?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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