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Southeast Washington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 778 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average acceptance rate of 63%.
78% of private schools in Southeast Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC (2026-27)

Map of Bishop John T Walker School For Boys
Bishop John T Walker School For Boys
Gr: K-5 | 60 students
All-boys (Episcopal)
3640 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 678-1515
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Map of Bishop John T. Walker School For Boys
Bishop John T. Walker School For Boys
Gr: K-5 | 83 students
All-boys (Episcopal)
1801 Mississippe Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1515
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Map of Clara Muhammad School
Clara Muhammad School
Gr: K | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool (Islamic)
2313 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-1090
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Map of Holy Comforter/st Cyprian School
Holy Comforter/st Cyprian School
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Catholic
1503 East Capitol St.
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
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Map of Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts
Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts
Gr: NS-12 | 62 students
3328 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
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Map of Lena Sears Child Development Center
Lena Sears Child Development Center
Gr: K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
3456 Pennsylvania Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 584-7761
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Map of National Childrens Center Se Upper School
National Childrens Center Se Upper School
Gr: PK | 25 students
Special Education School
3400 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-7280
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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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Washington School For Girls
Gr: 3-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-girls (Catholic)
1865 Mississippi Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1113
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC?
9 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington?
the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington private schools are approximately 99% minority students, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington?
78% of private schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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