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District Of Columbia Private Schools Offering Football

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools offering football as an interscholastic sport serving 4,983 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked private schools in District Of Columbia offering football include Sidwell Friends School, St. Johns College High School, and Gonzaga College High School.
The average acceptance rate is 39%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average acceptance rate of 63%.
71% of private schools offering football in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Top Private Schools Offering Football in District Of Columbia (2026-27)

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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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 Photo
Sidwell Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,135 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Friends
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
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Center City Public Charter Schools - Trinidad Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Sports: 3
1217 West Virginia Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
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Washington Jesuit Academy
Gr: 4-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys (Catholic)
900 Varnum St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7679
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools offering football in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private schools offering football in District Of Columbia include Sidwell Friends School, St. Johns College High School, and Gonzaga College High School.
How many private schools offering football are located in District Of Columbia?
7 private schools offering football are located in District Of Columbia.
How diverse are private schools offering football in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia private schools offering football are approximately 48% minority students, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private schools offering football are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
71% of private schools offering football in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
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