#25 Best Private Elementary Schools in District of Columbia
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 18 Catholic schools in Washington
Washington, DC
B-Overall grade149 students11 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in District of Columbia
Private schools in District of Columbia with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 25 of 25 schools.
Grades compare each school's official facts, such as class size, how long it has served families and where graduates go, with similar schools. They're a starting point: visit, ask questions and trust what you see.