For the 2025-26 school year, there are 99 private schools serving 19,195 students in District Of Columbia (there are 244 public schools, serving 92,092 students). 17% of all K-12 students in District Of Columbia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $29,615 for elementary schools and $35,886 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in District Of Columbia include Gonzaga College High School, National Cathedral School, and Holy Trinity School.
The average acceptance rate is 49% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 48% and the student-teacher ratio is 8:1.
Top Ranked District Of Columbia Private Schools by County (2025-26)
Popular cities: Washington (99 schools).
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in District Of Columbia?
The top-ranked private schools in District Of Columbia include Gonzaga College High School, National Cathedral School, and Holy Trinity School.
How many private schools are located in District Of Columbia?
There are 99 private schools are located in District Of Columbia.
How much do private schools cost in District Of Columbia?
The average private school tuition in District Of Columbia is $29,615 for elementary schools and $35,886 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in District Of Columbia?
Approximately 48% of students in District Of Columbia private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in District Of Columbia go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in District Of Columbia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
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: St. Jerome Institute vs. St. Johns College High School, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool vs. St. Thomas More Catholic, Georgetown Day School vs. Sidwell Friends School
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