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District Of Columbia Private Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: District Of Columbia Average Tuition Cost Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school tuition in District Of Columbia is $27,562 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $28,979 per year and the private high school average is $34,932 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is St. Thomas More Catholic, with a tuition of $4,500.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DC Schools Ranked: 40
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $4,500–$28,000
DC School Avg.: $28,595
National School Avg.: $11,160

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DC Schools Ranked: 40
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $4,500–$28,000
DC School Avg.: $28,595
National School Avg.: $11,160

District Of Columbia Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +25.0% (+$5,704 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	District Of Columbia (DC) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$13,694	$28,476	▲ +$872	▲ +3.2%
2024	$13,340	$27,604	▲ +$796	▲ +3.0%
2023	$12,825	$26,808	▲ +$1,140	▲ +4.4%
2022	$12,321	$25,668	▲ +$153	▲ +0.6%
2021	$12,072	$25,515	▲ +$719	▲ +2.9%
2020	$11,784	$24,796	▲ +$347	▲ +1.4%
2019	$11,547	$24,449	▼ -$7	▼ -0.0%
2018	$11,280	$24,456	▲ +$687	▲ +2.9%
2017	$10,994	$23,769	▲ +$997	▲ +4.4%
2016	$10,614	$22,772	▲ +$1,464	▲ +6.9%
2015	$10,195	$21,308	—	—

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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 (tuition range: $4,500–$28,000, avg $28,595)

Tuition Cost Range: $4,500 $45,000 Avg. Tuition Cost: $25,326

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the District Of Columbia average private schools tuition?

The District Of Columbia average private schools tuition is $27,562 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in District Of Columbia?

The top ranked private schools in District Of Columbia include St. Thomas More Catholic, St. Augustine Catholic School and Christian Family Montessori.

What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in District Of Columbia?

The private high school with lowest tuition cost in District Of Columbia is Cornerstone Schools-washington, with a tuition of $9000. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is St. Thomas More Catholic, with a tuition of $4500.

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