Cornerstone Schools of Washington, DC
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
One of 7 Christian schools in Washington
Washington, DC
B-Overall grade178 students11 students per teacher
Private schools in District of Columbia
All 51 private schools in District of Columbia. Pick a town or a type of school, or search near an address.
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St. Thomas More Catholic
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
B+Overall grade153 students7 students per teacher
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
The School for Ethics and Global Leadership
Alternative school · Grades 11–12
Smaller classes than 66% of independent schools nationwide
Washington, DC
AOverall grade143 students5 students per teacher
St. Augustine Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
Washington, DC
BOverall grade138 students10 students per teacher
Washington Jesuit Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 4–8
Growing: enrollment up 82% since 2011–12
Washington, DC
AOverall gradeAll boys138 students8 students per teacher
River School
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–5
The largest special education school in Washington
Washington, DC
AOverall grade134 students5 students per teacher
Annunciation Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
A+Overall grade130 students6 students per teacher
Washington School for Girls
Independent Catholic school · Grades 3–8
One of 18 Catholic schools in Washington
Washington, DC
BOverall gradeAll girls105 students9 students per teacher
Model Secondary School for the Deaf
Special education school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 92% of special education schools nationwide
Washington, DC
A+Overall grade101 students1 students per teacher
San Miguel School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–8
Growing: enrollment up 46% since 2011–12
Washington, DC
BOverall gradeAll boys89 students8 students per teacher
Templeton Academy
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
One of the most diverse private schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
A-Overall grade79 students9 students per teacher
Aidan Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
One of the most diverse private schools in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
AOverall grade75 students8 students per teacher
Parkmont School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools nationwide
Washington, DC
AOverall grade70 students6 students per teacher
Christian Family Montessori
Christian (nondenominational) · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
Washington, DC
B+Overall grade67 students12 students per teacher
St. Jerome Institute
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools nationwide
Washington, DC
AOverall grade61 students9 students per teacher
Mysa School
Alternative school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 87% of independent schools nationwide
Washington, DC
AOverall grade30 students4 students per teacher
The Monroe School
Special education school · Grades 6–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Washington, DC
A-Overall grade28 students5 students per teacher
Fusion Academy WDC: Washington D.C.
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 98% of independent schools nationwide
Washington, DC
AOverall grade27 students2 students per teacher
Kennedy Institute
Special education school · Grades 10–11
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Washington, DC
B+Overall grade26 students5 students per teacher
Muhammad University of Islam
Islamic school · Grades 1–12
Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
Washington, DC
22 students5 students per teacher
Living Word Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 3–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Washington
Washington, DC
AOverall grade17 students6 students per teacher
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Washington
Washington, DC
A-Overall grade11 students5 students per teacher
Franklin Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 88% of preschools nationwide
Washington, DC
A-Overall grade3 students1 students per teacher
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