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Best District Of Columbia Private High Schools Offering Basketball Sport (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private high schools offering basketball as an interscholastic sport serving 9,640 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked offering basketball sport private high schools in District Of Columbia include Gonzaga College High School, St. Anselm's Abbey School, and National Cathedral School.
The average tuition cost is $38,154, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private high school average tuition cost of $36,096.
59% of private high schools offering basketball sport in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Top Private High Schools Offering Basketball Sport in District Of Columbia (2026-27)

St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo
St. Anselm's Abbey School
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students
Sports: 13
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
4501 South Dakota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
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Edmund Burke School
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 48
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
(4)
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British International School of Washington
Gr: PK-12 | 617 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 829-3700
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The Field School Photo
The Field School
Gr: 6-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 28
2301 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5800
(1)
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Georgetown Day School Photo
Georgetown Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,050 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 26
4200 Davenport Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
(2)
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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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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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Maret School
Gr: K-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
(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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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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St. Johns College High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 24
Catholic
2607 Military Road NW, Chevy Chase
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 363-2316
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Sidwell Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,142 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Friends
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
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Washington International School
Gr: NS-12 | 890 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
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Cornerstone Schools Of Washington, DC
Gr: K-12 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6
Christian
3742 Ely Place, SE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 575-0027
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Cornerstone Schools-washington
Gr: K-12 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3742 Ely Pl SE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 575-0027
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Parkmont School
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
4842 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-0740
(2)
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St. Jerome Institute
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
1800 Perry St. NE
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 390-1289
(4)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools offering basketball in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private high schools offering basketball in District Of Columbia include Gonzaga College High School, St. Anselm's Abbey School, and National Cathedral School.
How many private high schools offering basketball are located in District Of Columbia?
17 private high schools offering basketball are located in District Of Columbia.
How much do private high schools offering basketball cost in District Of Columbia?
The average tuition cost is $38,154, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $36,096.
How diverse are private high schools offering basketball in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia private high schools offering basketball are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average of 44%.
What percentage of private high schools offering basketball are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
59% of private high schools offering basketball in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
17
Private Schools
9,640
Students
$38,154
Avg. Tuition
40%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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