St. Anthony Catholic School

3400 12th St., NE Washington, DC 20017
www.stanthonyschooldc.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
250 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 49%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Anthony Catholic School's mission is to prepare its students for lives of service and leadership rooted in an encounter with Jesus Christ.
  • St. Anthony Catholic School was founded in 1922 and was staffed by the Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth, New Jersey for 75 years.
  • Today St. Anthony faculty continues to teach in the Benedictine Tradition.
  • Our students benefit from St. Anthony's rich academic culture, which includes high caliber faculty and staff, involved parents, and a supportive parish, St. Anthony commits to enriching the lives, minds, and souls of Pre-K3-8th grade students by providing them with a solid academic program, influenced by the teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • St. Anthony is a proud member of the Consortium of Catholic Academies.
  • St. Anthony Catholic School's mission is to prepare its students for lives of service and leadership rooted in an encounter with Jesus Christ.
  • St. Anthony Catholic School was founded in 1922 and was staffed by the Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth, New Jersey for 75 years.
  • Today St. Anthony faculty continues to teach in the Benedictine Tradition.
  • Our students benefit from St. Anthony's rich academic culture, which includes high caliber faculty and staff, involved parents, and a supportive parish, St. Anthony commits to enriching the lives, minds, and souls of Pre-K3-8th grade students by providing them with a solid academic program, influenced by the teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • St. Anthony is a proud member of the Consortium of Catholic Academies.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Anthony Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Anthony Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Anthony Catholic School located?
St. Anthony Catholic School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 11 other private schools located in Northeast Washington.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break Begins- No School
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break- No School
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
Last Day of School/ 4th Quarter Ends
June 11, 2027 (Friday)

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