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District Of Columbia Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 4,817 students in District Of Columbia.

The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average acceptance rate of 72%.

100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

The private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in District Of Columbia include Holy Trinity School, St. Johns College High School, and Blessed Sacrament School (DC).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 15

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 15

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in District Of Columbia?

The private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in District Of Columbia include Holy Trinity School, St. Johns College High School, and Blessed Sacrament School (DC).

How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in District Of Columbia?

15 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in District Of Columbia.

How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in District Of Columbia?

District Of Columbia private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 53% minority students, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average of 50%.

What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?

100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

District Of Columbia Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Trends

15

Private Schools

4,817

Students

$14,791

Avg. Tuition

53%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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