Bishop John T. Walker School For Boys in Washington, DC, serves 83 students in grades K–5 in an all–boys, Episcopal–affiliated program located in a large city community.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with a total of 6 teachers providing instruction.
100% of the student body represents students of color, placing the school among the top 20% of private schools in DC for diversity.
The school is situated in Southeast Washington and offers a regular elementary education program within an urban setting.
Tuition and acceptance rate data are not specified for this school; the local area average tuition for elementary private schools is approximately $29,615 annually.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Bishop John T. Walker School For Boys ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
83 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bishop John T. Walker School For Boys is The Living Water School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Washington School For Girls (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Redeem Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
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Washington School For Girls ![Washington School For Girls Photo - The Washington School for Girls develops confidence, competence, and compassion in young leaders.]( "Washington School For Girls Photo - The Washington School for Girls develops confidence, competence, and compassion in young leaders.")
All-girls (Catholic)
1865 Mississippi Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1113
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1113
- miles
Gr: 3-8 | 128 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Living Water School
(Christian)
2200 Culbera Dr
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 971-2619
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 971-2619
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students Tuition listed
Redeem Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1901 Iverson Street
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 894-3256
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 894-3256
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Bishop John T Walker School For Boys
All-boys (Episcopal)
3640 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 678-1515
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 678-1515
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 60 students Tuition listed
2313 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-1090
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-1090
1.6 miles
Gr: K | 25 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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The Living Water School
(Christian)
2200 Culbera Dr
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 971-2619
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 971-2619
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students Tuition listed
3328 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 62 students
God's Church International Higher Learning
(Christian)
4650 Suitland Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 568-6200
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 568-6200
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
From The Heart Christian School
(Christian)
4949 Suitland Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 343-6648
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 343-6648
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Schools-washington ![Cornerstone Schools-washington Photo - Second grade teacher Ms. Wright and her students enjoy some read-aloud time.]( "Cornerstone Schools-washington Photo - Second grade teacher Ms. Wright and her students enjoy some read-aloud time.")
(Christian)
3742 Ely Pl SE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 575-0027
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 575-0027
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Washington School For Girls ![Washington School For Girls Photo - The Washington School for Girls develops confidence, competence, and compassion in young leaders.]( "Washington School For Girls Photo - The Washington School for Girls develops confidence, competence, and compassion in young leaders.")
All-girls (Catholic)
1865 Mississippi Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1113
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1113
- miles
Gr: 3-8 | 128 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Living Water School
(Christian)
2200 Culbera Dr
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 971-2619
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 971-2619
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 34 students Tuition listed
Bishop John T Walker School For Boys
All-boys (Episcopal)
3640 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 678-1515
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 678-1515
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 60 students Tuition listed
St. Thomas More Catholic ![St. Thomas More Catholic Photo - Welcome to the home of the Raiders]( "St. Thomas More Catholic Photo - Welcome to the home of the Raiders")
(Catholic)
4265 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-1189
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-1189
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
3328 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 62 students
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Location
Miles
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Redeem Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1901 Iverson Street
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 894-3256
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 894-3256
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students
2313 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-1090
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-1090
1.6 miles
Gr: K | 25 students Tuition listed
St. Thomas More Catholic ![St. Thomas More Catholic Photo - Welcome to the home of the Raiders]( "St. Thomas More Catholic Photo - Welcome to the home of the Raiders")
(Catholic)
4265 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-1189
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-1189
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
3328 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 62 students
Lena Sears Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
3456 Pennsylvania Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 584-7761
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 584-7761
2 miles
Gr: K | 60 students
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Dumfries Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3990 Cameron St
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-3101
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-3101
9208.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Graham Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3613 Graham Park Rd
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2118
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2118
9208.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
John F. Pattie Sr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16125 Dumfries Road
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 670-3173
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 670-3173
9209.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 906 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Swans Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17700 Wayside Dr.
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0930
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0930
9209.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
A. Henderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3799 Waterway Dr
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 670-2885
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 670-2885
9209.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 815 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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