Most Selective Private High Schools in District Of Columbia (2026-27)

Show school map — District Of Columbia (acceptance rate range: 24%–100%, avg 52%)

Acceptance Rate Range: 24% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 52%

Most Selective Private High Schools in District Of Columbia (2026-27)

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#1Georgetown Day School

Gr: PK-12 | 1,050 students

Avg. class size: 8 students

Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 26

4200 Davenport Street, NW

Washington, DC 20016

(202) 274-3200

(2)

24%acceptance rate

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#2St. Albans School

Gr: 4-12 | 576 students

Avg. class size: 13 students

Sports: 10

All-boys (Episcopal)

Mount St Alban

Washington, DC 20016

(202) 537-6440

31%acceptance rate

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#3Washington International School

Gr: NS-12 | 903 students

Avg. class size: 15 students

Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4

Specialized Curriculum

3100 Macomb Street NW

Washington, DC 20008

(202) 243-1800

36%acceptance rate

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#4Gonzaga College High School

Gr: 9-12 | 962 students

Avg. class size: 20 students

Sports: 19

All-boys (Catholic)

19 I Street NW

Washington, DC 20001

(202) 336-7100

(5)

40%acceptance rate

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#5St. Johns College High School

Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 students

Avg. class size: 21 students

Sports: 24

Catholic

2607 Military Road NW, Chevy Chase

Washington, DC 20015

(202) 363-2316

45%acceptance rate

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#6St. Jerome Institute

Gr: 9-12 | 92 students

Avg. class size: 18 students

Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12

Catholic

1800 Perry St. NE

Washington, DC 20018

(202) 390-1289

(4)

60%acceptance rate

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#7Templeton Academy DC

Gr: 6-12 | 81 students

Avg. class size: 10 students

Extracurriculars: 9

406 7th Street NW

Washington, DC 20003

(202) 847-0779

(5)

80%acceptance rate

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#8Archbishop Carroll High School

Gr: 9-12 | 383 students

Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)

4300 Harewood Rd Ne

Washington, DC 20017

(202) 529-0900

100%acceptance rate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most selective private high schools in District Of Columbia?

The top ranked private high schools in District Of Columbia include Georgetown Day School, St. Albans School and Washington International School.

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