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Washington School For Girls Top 3 · Highest % Students of Color (DC)

District Of Columbia All-Girls Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 all-girls private schools serving 1,237 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked all-girls private schools in District Of Columbia include Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School and National Cathedral School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average acceptance rate of 63%.
100% of all-girls private schools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 1,237

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 1,237

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

Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Photo
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 72
All-girls (Catholic)
1524 35th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3350
(1)
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Map of National Cathedral School
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
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Washington School For Girls Photo
Washington School For Girls
Gr: 3-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-girls (Catholic)
1865 Mississippi Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1113
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3
Private Schools
1,237
Students
$36,790
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked all-girls private schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked all-girls private schools in District Of Columbia include Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School and National Cathedral School.
How many all-girls private schools are located in District Of Columbia?
3 all-girls private schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What percentage of all-girls private schools are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
100% of all-girls private schools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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