St. Gabriel School (Closed 2006)

St. Gabriel School in Washington, DC, serves 172 udents from kindergarten through 8th grade in a co–ed Catholic educational setting.
Founded in 1924, this Washington DC K–8 private school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 12:1 with an average class size of 17.
The school charges an annual tuition of $4,500, with 45% of udents receiving financial aid and a 95% acceptance rate through rolling admissions.
Located in the city of Washington,. Gabriel School offers summer school and is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association and other religious school associations.
The faculty includes 14 teachers, 80% of whom hold advanced degrees, supporting a 100% diversity representation among udents.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1924
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
172 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is paid over 10 months.
% on Financial Aid
45%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Principal
Admissions Associate
Ms. L. Najera

Sports

Total Sports Offered
7 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
100 Book ChallengeSt. Gabriel's Petworth Youth Program

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Gabriel School cost?
St. Gabriel School's tuition is approximately $4,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Gabriel School?
The acceptance rate of St. Gabriel School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 49%.
What sports does St. Gabriel School offer?
St. Gabriel School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Football, Soccer, Softball and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for St. Gabriel School?
The application deadline for St. Gabriel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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