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District Of Columbia Catholic Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 catholic private elementary schools serving 3,699 students in District Of Columbia. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in District Of Columbia.

The catholic private elementary schools in District Of Columbia include St. Augustine Catholic School, Holy Trinity School, and Blessed Sacrament School (DC).

The average tuition cost is $16,233, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private elementary school average tuition cost of $28,885.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 19
# Students Served: 3,699

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 19
# Students Served: 3,699

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private elementary schools in District Of Columbia?

The catholic private elementary schools in District Of Columbia include St. Augustine Catholic School, Holy Trinity School, and Blessed Sacrament School (DC).

How many catholic private elementary schools are located in District Of Columbia?

19 catholic private elementary schools are located in District Of Columbia.

How much do catholic private elementary schools cost in District Of Columbia?

The average tuition cost is $16,233, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $28,885.

How diverse are catholic private elementary schools in District Of Columbia?

District Of Columbia catholic private elementary schools are approximately 63% minority students, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average of 51%.

District Of Columbia Catholic Private Elementary Schools Trends

Private Schools

3,699

Students

$16,233

Avg. Tuition

63%

Students of Color

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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