For the 2025 school year, there are 14 nonsectarian private high schools in District Of Columbia. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in District Of Columbia include Maret School, The Field School, and British International School of Washington.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private High Schools in District Of Columbia (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2301 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5800
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 364 students
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Grades: 6-12
| 302 students
Fusion Academy Washington D.C.![Fusion Academy Washington D.C. Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Washington D.C. Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
2000 Florida Ave. NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
(877) 673-8893
Washington, DC 20009
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 280-6780
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 280-6780
Grades: PK-12
| 616 students
4200 Davenport Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
Grades: PK-12
| 1,050 students
The Lab School Of Washington
Special Education School
4759 Reservoir Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2224
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2224
Grades: 1-12
| 329 students
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Grades: K-12
| 659 students
406 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Washington International School![Washington International School Photo - The Primary School outdoor play area includes a field used for a variety of activities.]( "Washington International School Photo - The Primary School outdoor play area includes a field used for a variety of activities.")
Special Program Emphasis
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
Grades: NS-12
| 890 students
Model Secondary School For The Deaf
Special Education School
800 Florida Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5000
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
The Monroe School
Special Education School
601 50th St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-8350
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-8350
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
New Beginnings Vocational Program Llc
Special Education School
2060 W Virginia Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 636-1190
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 636-1190
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
Special Program Emphasis
1528 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 684-7044
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 684-7044
Grades: 11-12
| 107 students
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