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Best District Of Columbia Private High Schools Offering Football (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private high schools offering football as an interscholastic sport serving 4,619 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked private high schools in District Of Columbia offering football include Sidwell Friends School, Maret School, and St. Albans School.
The average acceptance rate is 33%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private high school average acceptance rate of 44%.
80% of private high schools offering football in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5

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

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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
Gr: PK-12 | 1,142 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Friends
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools offering football in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private high schools offering football in District Of Columbia include Sidwell Friends School, Maret School, and St. Albans School.
How many private high schools offering football are located in District Of Columbia?
5 private high schools offering football are located in District Of Columbia.
How diverse are private high schools offering football in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia private high schools offering football are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average of 44%.
What percentage of private high schools offering football are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
80% of private high schools offering football in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
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