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Capitol Hill Day School Top 12 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (DC)

Best Capitol Hill Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 460 students in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.
The top ranked private school in Capitol Hill is Saint Peter School.
50% of private schools in Capitol Hill are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Capitol Hill Private Schools (2026-27)

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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
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Capitol Hill Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
210 South Carolina Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 355-4498
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington, DC?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington, DC is Saint Peter School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington?
2 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington?
50% of private schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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