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Largest District Of Columbia Private Elementary Schools

Name: District Of Columbia Average Students Per School Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school in District Of Columbia has 230 students (2026-27).

The largest private elementary school in District Of Columbia is Sidwell Friends School, with 1,135 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DC Schools Ranked: 64
Top 20 Range (Students): 233–1,135
DC School Avg.: 230
National School Avg.: 196

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DC Schools Ranked: 64
Top 20 Range (Students): 233–1,135
DC School Avg.: 230
National School Avg.: 196

District Of Columbia Average Students Per School (Trends)

Total Growth: (-1.7%) (-4 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	District Of Columbia (DC) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	199	230	▲ +14	▲ +6.5%
2024	192	216	▼ -18	▼ -7.7%
2023	193	234	▼ -24	▼ -9.3%
2022	205	258	▲ +8	▲ +3.2%
2021	201	250	▲ +22	▲ +9.6%
2020	188	228	▼ -1	▼ -0.4%
2019	193	229	▲ +16	▲ +7.5%
2018	190	213	▼ -19	▼ -8.2%
2017	199	232	▼ -1	▼ -0.4%
2016	196	233	▼ -1	▼ -0.4%
2015	183	234	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — District Of Columbia (students range: 233–1,135, avg 230)

School Size Range: 150 1,135 Avg. School Size: 360

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the District Of Columbia average private elementary schools student size?

The District Of Columbia average private elementary schools student size is 230 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in District Of Columbia?

The top ranked private elementary schools in District Of Columbia include Sidwell Friends School, Georgetown Day School and Washington International School.

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