For the 2025 school year, there are 97 private schools serving 19,204 students in District Of Columbia, DC (there are 244 public schools, serving 92,092 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in District Of Columbia, DC are educated in private schools (compared to the DC state average of 17%).
The top ranked private schools in District Of Columbia, DC include National Cathedral School, St. Anselm's Abbey School, and Gonzaga College High School.
The average tuition cost is $27,571, which is same as the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $27,571.
Top Ranked District Of Columbia Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2301 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5800
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The River School![The River School Photo - The River School offers an inviting, inclusive space for learning where children (18 months - Grade 5) are inspired to observe, wonder and experiment in a nurturing environment. We provide a strong academic foundation through creative, evidence-based teaching. Children are inspired to love learning, become critical thinkers, solve problems, and engage in meaningful inquiry. We are a caring, connected community.]( "The River School Photo - The River School offers an inviting, inclusive space for learning where children (18 months - Grade 5) are inspired to observe, wonder and experiment in a nurturing environment. We provide a strong academic foundation through creative, evidence-based teaching. Children are inspired to love learning, become critical thinkers, solve problems, and engage in meaningful inquiry. We are a caring, connected community.")
Alternative School
4880 Macarthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3554
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3554
Gr: NS-5 | 185 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anselm's Abbey School![St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo - Our rigorous curriculum is second to none. You will take 7APs to graduate from our school. Students receive over $5 million dollars in merit scholarships to college each year.]( "St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo - Our rigorous curriculum is second to none. You will take 7APs to graduate from our school. Students receive over $5 million dollars in merit scholarships to college each year.")
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
4501 South Dakota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Gr: 6-12 | 302 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Washington D.C.![Fusion Academy Washington D.C. Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Washington D.C. Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
2000 Florida Ave. NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
(877) 673-8893
Washington, DC 20009
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
4380 Macarthur Blvd NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 338-1557
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 338-1557
Gr: NS-PK | 25 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
National Presbyterian School![National Presbyterian School Photo - At National Presbyterian School, we focus on the foundational decade of childhoodto launch lives of purpose and compassion.]( "National Presbyterian School Photo - At National Presbyterian School, we focus on the foundational decade of childhoodto launch lives of purpose and compassion.")
(Presbyterian)
4121 Nebraska Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-7569
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-7569
Gr: NS-6 | 309 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Archbishop Carroll High School![Archbishop Carroll High School Photo - ACHS Gospel Choir]( "Archbishop Carroll High School Photo - ACHS Gospel Choir")
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
4300 Harewood Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 529-0900
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 529-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3500 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6485
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6485
Gr: PK-3 | 374 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament School (DC)![Blessed Sacrament School (DC) Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament School (DC) Photo")
(Catholic)
5841 Chevy Chase Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 966-6682
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 966-6682
Gr: K-8 | 489 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 280-6780
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 280-6780
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
201 Allison St., NW, Suite B
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-1520
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-1520
Gr: K-6 | 110 students Avg. class size: 26 students Tuition listed
Dupont Park Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3942 Alabama Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 583-8500
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 583-8500
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Episcopal Center For Children
Special Education School
5901 Utah Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 363-1333
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 363-1333
Gr: 2-8 | 61 students
4200 Davenport Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
Gr: PK-12 | 1,050 student Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1524 35th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3350
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 72 Tuition listed
19 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 336-7100
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 336-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1325 36th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-2339
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-2339
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Howard University Early Learning Program
Daycare / Preschool
531 College St Nw
Washington, DC 20059
(202) 806-7102
Washington, DC 20059
(202) 806-7102
Gr: NS-K | 52 students Avg. class size: 17 students
800 Florida Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5206
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5206
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students
The Lab School Of Washington
Special Education School
4759 Reservoir Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2224
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2224
Gr: 1-12 | 329 students Tuition listed
1640 Kalmia Road NW
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Gr: K-12 | 659 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Campus: 6045 16th St., NW; South Campus 4715 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-5737
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-5737
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5312 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 362-6212
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 362-6212
Gr: NS-1 | 55 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
National Cathedral School
All-girls (Episcopal)
3612 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6300
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6300
Gr: 4-12 | 595 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Albans School![St. Albans School Photo]( "St. Albans School Photo")
All-boys (Episcopal)
Mount St Alban
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6440
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6440
Gr: 4-12 | 576 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Augustine Catholic School![St. Augustine Catholic School Photo - Elementary student]( "St. Augustine Catholic School Photo - Elementary student")
(Catholic)
1421 V Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-2608
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-2608
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
St. Johns College High School
(Catholic)
2607 Military Road NW, Chevy Chase
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 363-2316
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 363-2316
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 student Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
422 3rd Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1618
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1618
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Sidwell Friends School
(Friends)
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 1,142 student Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
406 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ujamaa School
(2)
1554 8th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 232-2997
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 232-2997
Gr: K-9 | 63 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Washington International School![Washington International School Photo - The Primary School outdoor play area includes a field used for a variety of activities.]( "Washington International School Photo - The Primary School outdoor play area includes a field used for a variety of activities.")
Special Program Emphasis
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
Gr: NS-12 | 890 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academia De La Recta Porta Icds
(Christian)
7614 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 726-8737
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 726-8737
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students
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District Of Columbia Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2200 Penn Child Care Center (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 785-0181
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 785-0181
Gr: NS-PK
62 T St NE
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 269-3186
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 269-3186
Gr: K-12 | 42 students
Assumption Catholic School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Capitol Learning Academy (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
725 8th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 878-6917
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 878-6917
Gr: K-4 | 6 students
Diplotots Too (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
600 19th St NW SA-17 FL2
Washington, DC 20522
(202) 485-6004
Washington, DC 20522
(202) 485-6004
Gr: NS-PK
Holy Redeemer Catholic School (Closed 2017)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1135 New Jersey Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-5789
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-5789
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Holy Temple Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
439 12th Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-8364
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-8364
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students
Kingsbury Day School (Closed 2022)
Special Education School
5000 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-5555
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-5555
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate listed
Kirov Academy Of Washington D.c. (Closed 2020)
Special Program Emphasis
4301 Harewood Rd NE
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 424-3780
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 424-3780
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1240 Randolph St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 234-3210
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 234-3210
Gr: NS-5 | 56 students
300 Bryant Street NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 939-3610
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 939-3610
Gr: PK | 15 students
1500 Harvard St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
(301) 915-0955
Washington, DC 20009
(301) 915-0955
Gr: K-8 | 40 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Nativity Catholic Academy (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
6008 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Gr: NS-8 | 217 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1604 Morris Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-4999
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-4999
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students
3740 Ely Pl., S.e.
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 584-4278
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 584-4278
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
2019 Rhode Island Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-5394
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-5394
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
St. Gabriel School (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
510 Webster St NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-9212
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-9212
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Watergate East KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
2530 Virginia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 333-0769
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 333-0769
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
3400 International Drive NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 417-3615
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 417-3615
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in District Of Columbia, DC?
The top ranked private schools in District Of Columbia, DC include National Cathedral School, St. Anselm's Abbey School, and Gonzaga College High School.
How many private schools are located in District Of Columbia?
97 private schools are located in District Of Columbia.
How much do private schools cost in District Of Columbia?
The average tuition cost is $27,571, which is same as the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $27,571.
How diverse are private schools in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia private schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is same as the District Of Columbia private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in District Of Columbia go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in District Of Columbia are educated in private schools (compared to the DC state average of 17%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
Which private schools in District Of Columbia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in District Of Columbia include: Georgetown Day School vs. Sidwell Friends School, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool vs. St. Thomas More Catholic, St. Jerome Institute vs. St. Johns College High School
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