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District Of Columbia Catholic Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 catholic private schools serving 7,120 students in District Of Columbia. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in District Of Columbia.

The catholic private schools in District Of Columbia include Blessed Sacrament School (DC), Gonzaga College High School, and Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School.

The average tuition cost is $18,752, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $27,562.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 26
# Students Served: 7,120

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 26
# Students Served: 7,120

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in District Of Columbia?

The catholic private schools in District Of Columbia include Blessed Sacrament School (DC), Gonzaga College High School, and Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School.

How many catholic private schools are located in District Of Columbia?

26 catholic private schools are located in District Of Columbia.

How much do catholic private schools cost in District Of Columbia?

The average tuition cost is $18,752, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $27,562.

How diverse are catholic private schools in District Of Columbia?

District Of Columbia catholic private schools are approximately 54% minority students, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average of 50%.

District Of Columbia Catholic Private School Trends

Private Schools

7,120

Students

$18,752

Avg. Tuition

54%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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