Bishop John T Walker School For Boys

3640 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se Washington, DC 20032
www.bishopwalkerschool.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • The Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys provides is a faith based, academically rigorous, family-oriented, and financially accessible episcopal education to boys in chronically underserved areas east of the anacostia river.
  • It is a fitting continuation of Bishop Walker's commitment to youth and to the nation's capital.
  • We nurture the spiritual, intellectual, social, physical and artistic development of our students in a Christian community of learners that welcomes boys of all faith traditions.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Bishop John T Walker School For Boys ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Campus Size
17 acres

Student Body

Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 49%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$20,000/year
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School Notes

  • School Motto: Education is the door to opportunity.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Bishop John T Walker School For Boys?
The application deadline for Bishop John T Walker School For Boys is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Bishop John T Walker School For Boys located?
Bishop John T Walker School For Boys is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 8 other private schools located in Southeast Washington.

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $29,456 for elementary schools and $36,096 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 50% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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