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District Of Columbia Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 5,366 students in District Of Columbia.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 49%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private high school average acceptance rate of 0%.
Affiliations: 50% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Top schools: The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia include St. Anselm's Abbey School, Sidwell Friends School, and Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia (2026-27)

St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo
St. Anselm's Abbey School
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students
Sports: 13
All-boys (Catholic)
4501 South Dakota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
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Washington International School Photo
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 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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The Field School Photo
The Field School
Gr: 6-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 28
2301 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5800
(1)
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Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Photo
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 72
All-girls (Catholic)
1524 35th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3350
(1)
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Maret School Photo
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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Map of National Cathedral School
National Cathedral School
Gr: 4-12 | 599 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16
All-girls (Episcopal)
3612 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6300
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St. Albans School Photo
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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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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Templeton Academy DC Photo
Templeton Academy DC
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 9
406 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
(5)
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Map of Parkmont School
Parkmont School
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
4842 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-0740
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia include St. Anselm's Abbey School, Sidwell Friends School, and Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School.
How many private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in District Of Columbia?
11 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in District Of Columbia.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 44% minority students, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average of 46%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
50% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
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Private Schools
5,366
Students
$41,771
Avg. Tuition
44%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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