Holy Trinity School is a Catholic, co-educational, elementary school (PreK-8) that is committed to the Jesuit traditions of academic excellence, the service of faith, and the promotion of justice.
Our community - school and parish families - seeks to develop students who will manifest these traditions in an awareness of self, a love of learning, and a desire to serve others. We prepare our students to act with initiative and integrity and to engage the world as a place in which God can found in all things.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked DC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Yearly Tuition: $23,400
- Acceptance rate: 16%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 30
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Holy Trinity School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1818
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 9, 2026
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
326 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
Average Class Size
8 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
We have a uniform.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 30
Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,400
Tuition Notes
Please visit www.htsdc.org/admissions-home for tuition and open house information.
% on Financial Aid
16%
Acceptance Rate
16%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Courtney McMahon
Admissions Associate
Harriet Winslow
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Baking ClubChess Club
Debate ClubMath Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Musical TheaterStrings Lessons
Studio Art
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Tae Kwon Do
School Notes
- School Motto: Students for Others
- School Mascot: Titans
- Early Childhood Program (PreK-1st Grade)
- Lower School Program (2-4)
- Upper School Program (5-8)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holy Trinity School cost?
Holy Trinity School's tuition is approximately $23,400 for private students.
What schools are Holy Trinity School often compared to?
Holy Trinity School is often viewed alongside schools like Georgetown Day School, Sidwell Friends School, Washington International School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Holy Trinity School?
The acceptance rate of Holy Trinity School is 16%, which is lower than the national average of 47%. Holy Trinity School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in District Of Columbia with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Holy Trinity School offer?
Holy Trinity School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Holy Trinity School's ranking?
Holy Trinity School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holy Trinity School?
The application deadline for Holy Trinity School is Jan. 30.
In what neighborhood is Holy Trinity School located?
Holy Trinity School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 55 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.
School Reviews
5 12/11/2012
We have 4 kids who have graduated or are currently at HTS DC. We love this place. Top rate teachers, huge sense of community, great families, great kids. Our kids started all there at age 3... and what a happy place it has been. It was a tough choice picking schools, our local Arlington schools were great academically but I had heard a few complaints from neighbors about teachers, policies, principals. But in the end we are so glad we went with HTS. Love the Jesuit influence, not to overbearing, pretty open minding but still Catholic, very caring and with a great tradition of teaching the kids to help others. The academics are great, but I do not sense unnecessary competition. Love it. Not cheap, but well worth it. Kids are only kids once, and only grow up to be good people once if at all.
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