For the 2025-26 school year, there are 33 private schools offering basketball as an interscholastic sport serving 13,668 students in District Of Columbia.
The top-ranked offering basketball sport private schools in District Of Columbia include National Cathedral School, Maret School, and Sidwell Friends School.
The average tuition cost is $31,512, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $27,957.
Top Private Schools Offering Basketball Sport in District Of Columbia (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2301 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5800
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The River School![The River School Photo - The River School offers an inviting, inclusive space for learning where children (18 months - Grade 5) are inspired to observe, wonder and experiment in a nurturing environment. We provide a strong academic foundation through creative, evidence-based teaching. Children are inspired to love learning, become critical thinkers, solve problems, and engage in meaningful inquiry. We are a caring, connected community.]( "The River School Photo - The River School offers an inviting, inclusive space for learning where children (18 months - Grade 5) are inspired to observe, wonder and experiment in a nurturing environment. We provide a strong academic foundation through creative, evidence-based teaching. Children are inspired to love learning, become critical thinkers, solve problems, and engage in meaningful inquiry. We are a caring, connected community.")
Alternative School
4880 Macarthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3554
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3554
Gr: NS-5 | 185 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anselm's Abbey School![St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo - Our rigorous curriculum is second to none. You will take 7APs to graduate from our school. Students receive over $5 million dollars in merit scholarships to college each year.]( "St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo - Our rigorous curriculum is second to none. You will take 7APs to graduate from our school. Students receive over $5 million dollars in merit scholarships to college each year.")
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
4501 South Dakota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
National Presbyterian School![National Presbyterian School Photo - At National Presbyterian School, we focus on the foundational decade of childhoodto launch lives of purpose and compassion.]( "National Presbyterian School Photo - At National Presbyterian School, we focus on the foundational decade of childhoodto launch lives of purpose and compassion.")
(Presbyterian)
4121 Nebraska Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-7569
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-7569
Gr: NS-6 | 309 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Blessed Sacrament School (DC)![Blessed Sacrament School (DC) Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament School (DC) Photo")
(Catholic)
5841 Chevy Chase Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 966-6682
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 966-6682
Gr: K-8 | 519 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 280-6780
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 280-6780
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
4200 Davenport Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
Gr: PK-12 | 1,050 student Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1524 35th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3350
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 72 Tuition listed
19 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 336-7100
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 336-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1325 36th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-2339
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-2339
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1640 Kalmia Road NW
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Gr: K-12 | 659 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Campus: 6045 16th St., NW; South Campus 4715 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-5737
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-5737
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
National Cathedral School
All-girls (Episcopal)
3612 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6300
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6300
Gr: 4-12 | 599 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
St. Albans School![St. Albans School Photo]( "St. Albans School Photo")
All-boys (Episcopal)
Mount St Alban
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6440
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6440
Gr: 4-12 | 576 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Augustine Catholic School![St. Augustine Catholic School Photo - Elementary student]( "St. Augustine Catholic School Photo - Elementary student")
(Catholic)
1421 V Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-2608
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-2608
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
St. Johns College High School
(Catholic)
2607 Military Road NW, Chevy Chase
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 363-2316
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 363-2316
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 student Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
422 3rd Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1618
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1618
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Sidwell Friends School
(Friends)
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 1,142 student Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Washington International School![Washington International School Photo - The Primary School outdoor play area includes a field used for a variety of activities.]( "Washington International School Photo - The Primary School outdoor play area includes a field used for a variety of activities.")
Special Program Emphasis
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
Gr: NS-12 | 890 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3810 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 460-9076
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 460-9076
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
210 South Carolina Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 355-4498
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 355-4498
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1217 West Virginia Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Sports: 3
Cornerstone Schools Of Washington, DC
(Christian)
3742 Ely Place, SE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 575-0027
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 575-0027
Gr: K-12 | 162 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 Tuition 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
Gr: K-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
4755 Whitehaven Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-1421
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-1421
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool![St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool Photo - Our literacy program that starts with 3- and 4-year old children]( "St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool Photo - Our literacy program that starts with 3- and 4-year old children")
(Catholic)
2700 O Street S.E.
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 581-2010
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 581-2010
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1800 Perry St. NE
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 390-1289
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 390-1289
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School![St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School Photo]( "St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School Photo")
(Episcopal)
4700 Whitehaven Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-2805
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-2805
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
4400 36th Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-7900
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-7900
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Washington Jesuit Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
900 Varnum St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7679
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7679
Gr: 4-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
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