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District Of Columbia Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 3,957 students in District Of Columbia.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average acceptance rate of 63%.
Affiliations: 50% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in District Of Columbia include Washington International School, Georgetown Day School, and St. Johns College High School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in District Of Columbia (2026-27)

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National Presbyterian School
Gr: NS-6 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Presbyterian
4121 Nebraska Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-7569
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Washington International School
Gr: NS-12 | 903 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
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Edmund Burke School
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 48
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
(4)
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Georgetown Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,050 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 26
4200 Davenport Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
(2)
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Map of St. Johns College High School
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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Washington School For Girls
Gr: 3-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-girls (Catholic)
1865 Mississippi Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1113
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in District Of Columbia include Washington International School, Georgetown Day School, and St. Johns College High School.
How many private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in District Of Columbia?
6 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in District Of Columbia.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are approximately 44% minority students, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
50% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).
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Private Schools
3,957
Students
$32,855
Avg. Tuition
44%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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