Average Private School SAT Scores in District Of Columbia (2026)

District Of Columbia Average SAT Score (Trends)

Year	District Of Columbia (DC) avg
2025	1359
2024	1386
2023	1388
2022	1386
2021	1391
2020	1395
2019	1410
2018	1432
2017	1432

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Show school map — District Of Columbia (avg SAT range: 1250–1450, avg 1365)

Sat Score Range: 1250 1450 Avg. Sat Score: 1365

Average Private School SAT Scores in District Of Columbia (2026)

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#1National Cathedral School

Gr: 4-12 | 599 students

Avg. class size: 12 students

Sports: 16

All-girls (Episcopal)

3612 Woodley Road NW

Washington, DC 20016

(202) 537-6300

1450avg SAT

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#2St. Anselm's Abbey School

Gr: 6-12 | 247 students

Sports: 13

All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)

4501 South Dakota Ave Ne

Washington, DC 20017

(202) 269-2350

1410avg SAT

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#3(T3–T4)St. Jerome Institute

Gr: 9-12 | 92 students

Avg. class size: 18 students

Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12

Catholic

1800 Perry St. NE

Washington, DC 20018

(202) 390-1289

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1380avg SAT

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#3(T3–T4)Washington International School

Gr: NS-12 | 890 students

Avg. class size: 14 students

Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4

Specialized Curriculum

3100 Macomb Street NW

Washington, DC 20008

(202) 243-1800

1380avg SAT

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#5Maret School

Gr: K-12 | 660 students

Avg. class size: 16 students

Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26

3000 Cathedral Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20008

(202) 939-8814

(1)

1342avg SAT

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#6Edmund Burke School

Gr: 6-12 | 291 students

Avg. class size: 12 students

Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 48

4101 Connecticut Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20008

(202) 362-8882

(4)

1340avg SAT

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#7Gonzaga College High School

Gr: 9-12 | 962 students

Avg. class size: 20 students

Sports: 19

All-boys (Catholic)

19 I Street NW

Washington, DC 20001

(202) 336-7100

(5)

1250avg SAT

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the District Of Columbia average private schools SAT score?

The District Of Columbia average private schools SAT score is 1365 for 2026.

What are the private schools with the highest SAT score in District Of Columbia?

The top ranked private schools in District Of Columbia include National Cathedral School, St. Anselm's Abbey School and St. Jerome Institute.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the highest SAT score in District Of Columbia?

The private high school with the highest SAT score in District Of Columbia is National Cathedral School, with a value of 1450. The private elementary school with the highest SAT score is National Cathedral School, with a value of 1450.

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