For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 1,297 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in District Of Columbia include Holy Trinity School, Saint Peter School, and Blessed Sacrament School (DC).
The average acceptance rate is 53%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 47%.
100% of blue ribbon private elementary 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.
Top Ranked District Of Columbia Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 Blue Ribbon year: 2012, 2019 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
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 Blue Ribbon year: 2013, 2019 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 Blue Ribbon year: 2007, 2016, 2023 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in District Of Columbia include Holy Trinity School, Saint Peter School, and Blessed Sacrament School (DC).
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in District Of Columbia?
4 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What percentage of blue ribbon private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
100% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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