Best District Of Columbia Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private schools serving 1,297 students in District Of Columbia.

The top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in District Of Columbia include Blessed Sacrament School (DC), Holy Trinity School, and Saint Peter School.

The average acceptance rate is 53%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average acceptance rate of 49%.

100% of blue ribbon private schools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.