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Average Private School ACT Scores in District Of Columbia

The averageprivate school ACT score in District Of Columbia is 30 (2026).
The private school in District Of Columbia with the highest ACT score is National Cathedral School and Washington International School, each with an ACT score of 31.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # DC Schools Ranked: 4
  • Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 28–31
  • DC School Avg.: 30
  • National School Avg.: 25

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # DC Schools Ranked: 4
  • Top 20 Range (Avg ACT): 28–31
  • DC School Avg.: 30
  • National School Avg.: 25

District Of Columbia Average ACT Score (Trends)

Year District Of Columbia (DC) avg
2025 30
2024 31
2023 31
2022 31
2021 31
2020 32
2019 33
2018 33
2017 33
2016 31
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Show school map — District Of Columbia (avg ACT range: 28–31, avg 30)
Act Score Range: 28 31 Avg. Act Score: 30

Average Private School ACT Scores in District Of Columbia (2026)

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Map of National Cathedral School
#1(T1–T2)National Cathedral School
Gr: 4-12 | 599 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16
All-girls (Episcopal)
3612 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6300
31avg ACT
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Washington International School Photo
#1(T1–T2)Washington International School
Gr: NS-12 | 890 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
31avg ACT
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Maret School Photo
#3Maret School
Gr: K-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
(1)
30avg ACT
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Gonzaga College High School Photo
#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)
28avg ACT
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the District Of Columbia average private schools ACT score?
The District Of Columbia average private schools ACT score is 30 for 2026.
What are the private schools with the highest ACT score in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private schools in District Of Columbia include National Cathedral School, Washington International School and Maret School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the highest ACT score in District Of Columbia?
The private high school with the highest ACT score in District Of Columbia is National Cathedral School, with a value of 31. The private elementary school with the highest ACT score is National Cathedral School, with a value of 31.

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