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District Of Columbia All-Girls Private Elementary Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 all-girls private elementary schools serving 727 students in District Of Columbia.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 63%.
Affiliations: 100% of all-girls private elementary schools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).
Top schools: The top ranked all-girls private elementary school in District Of Columbia is National Cathedral School.
About these schools: Learn more about how girls schools work and their benefits.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2
  • # Students Served: 727

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2
  • # Students Served: 727

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

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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2
Private Schools
727
Students
$37,460
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
47%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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