Top 10 Best District Of Columbia Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 31 private high schools serving 11,078 students in District Of Columbia, DC.
The top ranked private high schools in District Of Columbia, DC include St. Anselm's Abbey School, Gonzaga College High School and Washington International School.
The average tuition cost is $33,185, which is same as the District Of Columbia private high school average tuition cost of $33,185.
42% of private high schools in District Of Columbia, DC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked District Of Columbia Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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.
All-boys (Catholic)
4501 South Dakota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
Grades: 6-12
| 247 students
Edmund Burke School
Edmund Burke School Photo - 6th Grade Core - Fall 2022
(2)
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Grades: 6-12
| 315 students
Fusion Academy Washington D.C.
Fusion Academy Washington D.C. Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
2000 Florida Ave. NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Archbishop Carroll High School
Archbishop Carroll High School Photo - ACHS Gospel Choir
(Catholic)
4300 Harewood Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 529-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 500 students
British International School of Washington
British International School of Washington Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
(703) 829-3700
Grades: PK-12
| 590 students
The Field School
The Field School Photo
(1)
2301 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5839
Grades: 6-12
| 352 students
Georgetown Day School
Georgetown Day School Photo
(2)
4200 Davenport Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
Grades: PK-12
| 1,050 students
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Photo - Georgetown Visitation is located on 23 acres in the heart of the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC.
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
1524 35th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 510 students
Gonzaga College High School
Gonzaga College High School Photo - Gonzaga is Washington's only Catholic, Jesuit high school. The campus is located in the heart of our nation's capital and consists of nine buildings. In recent years, the physical plant has undergone major renovations and additions.
All-boys (Catholic)
(4)
19 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 336-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
The Lab School Of Washington
Special Education School
4759 Reservoir Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2224
Grades: 1-12
| 329 students
Maret School
Maret School Photo - Upper School students gather in the Theatre weekly for Convocation, a meeting run by Student Council.
(1)
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Grades: K-12
| 659 students
National Cathedral School
All-girls (Episcopal)
3612 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6300
Grades: 4-12
| 595 students
St. Albans School
St. Albans School Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
Mount St Alban
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6440
Grades: 4-12
| 576 students
St. Augustine Catholic School
St. Augustine Catholic School Photo - Elementary student
(Catholic)
1421 V Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-2608
Grades: 1-9
| 182 students
St. Johns College High School
(Catholic)
2607 Military Road NW, Chevy Chase
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 363-2316
Grades: 9-12
| 1,217 students
Sidwell Friends School
(Friends)
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 1,142 students
Templeton Academy DC
Templeton Academy DC Photo - Biology students doing a biodiversity study in Rock Creek Park.
(4)
406 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
Grades: NS-12
| 899 students
Academia De La Recta Porta Icds
(Christian)
7614 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 726-8737
Grades: PK-12
| 47 students
62 T St NE
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 269-3186
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Cornerstone Schools Of Washington, DC
(Christian)
3742 Ely Place, SE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 575-0027
Grades: K-12
| 162 students
3328 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
Grades: NS-12
| 62 students
Living Word Christian School
(Christian)
1825 Michigan Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 674-0028
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
The Monroe School
Special Education School
601 50th St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-8350
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
MYSA School
MYSA School Photo - MYSA students take weekly trips to engage with community and integrate studies through experiential learning. These excursions integrate students' classes and curricular 'connect units.'
Alternative School
(3)
1500 Harvard St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
(301) 915-0955
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
New Beginnings Vocational Program Llc
Special Education School
2060 W Virginia Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 636-1190
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Parkmont School
4842 16th St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-0740
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
St. Jerome Institute
St. Jerome Institute Photo - St. Jerome Institute: A liberal arts high school in the Catholic tradition
(Catholic)
(4)
1800 Perry St. NE
Washington, DC 20018
(301) 887-3008
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
Special Program Emphasis
1528 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 466-7345
Grades: 11
| 48 students
Ujamaa School
(2)
1554 8th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 232-2997
Grades: K-9
| 63 students
3400 International Drive NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 688-1265
Grades: PK-10
| 176 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in District Of Columbia, District Of Columbia

District Of Columbia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 785-0181
Grades: NS-PK
| students
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
Holy Redeemer Catholic School (Closed 2017)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1135 New Jersey Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-5789
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Holy Temple Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
439 12th Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-8364
Grades: PK-8
| 72 students
Kingsbury Day School (Closed 2022)
Special Education School
5000 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-5555
Grades: PK-12
| 93 students
4301 Harewood Rd NE
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-1087
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
1240 Randolph St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 234-3210
Grades: NS-5
| 56 students
6008 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Grades: NS-8
| 217 students
1604 Morris Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-4999
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
3740 Ely Pl., S.e.
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 584-4278
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
2019 Rhode Island Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-5394
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
St. Gabriel School (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
510 Webster St NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-9212
Grades: K-8
| 172 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in District Of Columbia, DC?
The top ranked private high schools in District Of Columbia, DC include St. Anselm's Abbey School, Gonzaga College High School and Washington International School.
How many private high schools are located in District Of Columbia, DC?
31 private high schools are located in District Of Columbia, DC.
How much do private high schools cost in District Of Columbia, DC?
The average tuition cost is $33,185, which is same as the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $33,185.
How diverse are private high schools in District Of Columbia, DC?
District Of Columbia, DC private high schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is same as the District Of Columbia private school average of 39%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia, DC?
42% of private high schools in District Of Columbia, DC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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