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St. Anselm's Abbey School Top 3 · Most AP Courses (DC)
Gonzaga College High School Top 3 · Most AP Courses (DC)
St. Albans School Top 4 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (DC)

District Of Columbia All-Boys Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 all-boys private schools serving 2,142 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked all-boys private schools in District Of Columbia include St. Anselm's Abbey School, St. Albans School, and Gonzaga College High School.
The average acceptance rate is 36%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average acceptance rate of 63%.
100% of all-boys private schools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,142

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,142

Top Ranked District Of Columbia All-Boys Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo
St. Anselm's Abbey School
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students
Sports: 13
All-boys (Catholic)
4501 South Dakota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
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Gonzaga College High School Photo
Gonzaga 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)
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St. Albans School Photo
St. 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
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Map of Bishop John T Walker School For Boys
Bishop John T Walker School For Boys
Gr: K-5 | 60 students
All-boys (Episcopal)
3640 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 678-1515
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Map of Bishop John T. Walker School For Boys
Bishop John T. Walker School For Boys
Gr: K-5 | 83 students
All-boys (Episcopal)
1801 Mississippe Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1515
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Map of San Miguel School
San Miguel School
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
7705 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 232-8345
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Map of Washington Jesuit Academy
Washington Jesuit Academy
Gr: 4-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys (Catholic)
900 Varnum St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7679
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7
Private Schools
2,142
Students
$39,315
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
40%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked all-boys private schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked all-boys private schools in District Of Columbia include St. Anselm's Abbey School, St. Albans School, and Gonzaga College High School.
How many all-boys private schools are located in District Of Columbia?
7 all-boys private schools are located in District Of Columbia.
How diverse are all-boys private schools in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia all-boys private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average of 50%.
What percentage of all-boys private schools are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
100% of all-boys private schools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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