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St. Augustine Catholic School Top 3 · Lowest Tuition (DC)
Saint Peter School Top 8 · Oldest Founding Date (DC)
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool Top 3 · Highest % Students of Color (DC)

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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 2,645 students in District Of Columbia.
The average acceptance rate is 66%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 63%.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in District Of Columbia include Holy Trinity School, Blessed Sacrament School (DC), and Saint Peter School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in District Of Columbia (2026-27)

Blessed Sacrament School (DC) Photo
Blessed Sacrament School (DC)
Gr: K-8 | 519 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
5841 Chevy Chase Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 966-6682
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Holy Trinity School Photo
Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1325 36th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-2339
(1)
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St. Augustine Catholic School Photo
St. Augustine Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
1421 V Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-2608
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Saint Peter School Photo
Saint Peter School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
422 3rd Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1618
(1)
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Annunciation Catholic School Photo
Annunciation Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
3810 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 460-9076
(1)
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Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-7 | 168 students
Catholic
711 N Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
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Our Lady Of Victory School Photo
Our Lady Of Victory School
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4755 Whitehaven Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-1421
(2)
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students
Catholic
1625 Park Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 265-4828
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Map of St. Benedict The Moor School
St. Benedict The Moor School
Gr: K-8 | 172 students
Catholic
320 21st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-3897
(2)
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St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool Photo
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
2700 O Street S.E.
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 581-2010
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St. Thomas More Catholic Photo
St. Thomas More Catholic
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
4265 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-1189
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Map of Washington Jesuit Academy
Washington Jesuit Academy
Gr: 4-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys (Catholic)
900 Varnum St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7679
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in District Of Columbia include Holy Trinity School, Blessed Sacrament School (DC), and Saint Peter School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in District Of Columbia?
12 private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in District Of Columbia.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
100% of private elementary schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
12
Private Schools
2,645
Students
$12,852
Avg. Tuition
58%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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