Bishop John T Walker School For Boys

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 (2025-26)

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

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

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 15, 2025
Campus Size
17 acres

Student Body

Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Bishop John T Walker School For Boys Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

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

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $29,287 for elementary schools and $35,507 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 47% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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