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Washington International School Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (DC)
Edmund Burke School Top 6 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (DC)
Georgetown Day School Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (DC)

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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 3,510 students in District Of Columbia. You can also find more schools membership associations in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in District Of Columbia include Washington International School, St. Johns College High School, and Georgetown Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 28%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private high school average acceptance rate of 0%.
25% of private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

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

Washington International School Photo
Washington International School
Gr: NS-12 | 890 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
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Edmund Burke School Photo
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 Photo
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in District Of Columbia include Washington International School, St. Johns College High School, and Georgetown Day School.
How many private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in District Of Columbia?
4 private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in District Of Columbia.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
25% of private high schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
3,510
Students
$39,807
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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