St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo - Our 40-acre campus provides a peaceful space for our students to study under the 1500-year-old Benedictine tradition.

Best Northeast Washington Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 718 students in the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked private high schools in Northeast Washington include Archbishop Carroll High School and St. Anselm's Abbey School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private high school average acceptance rate of 42%.
60% of private high schools in Northeast Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Northeast Washington Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Anselm's Abbey School
St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo - Our rigorous curriculum is second to none. You will take 7APs to graduate from our school. Students receive over $5 million dollars in merit scholarships to college each year.
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
4501 South Dakota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Archbishop Carroll High School
Archbishop Carroll High School Photo - ACHS Gospel Choir
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
4300 Harewood Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 529-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Living Word Christian School
(Christian)
1825 Michigan Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 674-0028
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
The Monroe School
Special Education School
601 50th St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-8350
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
New Beginnings Vocational Program Llc
Special Education School
2060 W Virginia Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 636-1190
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked private high schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington, DC include Archbishop Carroll High School and St. Anselm's Abbey School.
How many private high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington?
5 private high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington.
How diverse are private high schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington?
the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington private high schools are approximately 74% minority students, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average of 42%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington?
60% of private high schools in the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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