Washington Jesuit Academy (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 130 students
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Washington Jesuit Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other special emphasis association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 4-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Washington Jesuit Academy
4	22
5	24
6	30
7	28
8	26

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

2002

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

130 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 49%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

71%

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

WJA Shirts/Tops provided

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$300 for the whole school year

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

FootballSoccer

Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubCommunity Service Club

Cooking ClubDebate Club

Drama ClubGardening Club

Geography ClubLife Skills Club

Music - guitar or pianoOrigami Club

Physical Fitness ClubRobotics Club

Stem Club

School Notes

The Washington Jesuit Academy is an all boys Middle School (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades) from low-income households.
The school offers full scholarships to studnets if they meet financial criteria. The school places heavy emphasis on academically challenging curriculum preparing for strong academic college-prep high schools. Our Mission is to educate academically talented adolescent boys from low-income families, regardless of religious denomination, providing for them a disciplined, rigorous learning environment. The Goal of the Education is to prepare these boys to become "men for others" who, having gained confidence spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically will be able to succeed in a college preparatory high school on their way to becoming leaders in their communities.

The Washington Jesuit Academy is an all boys Middle School (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades) for low-income households. The school offers full scholarships to students if they meet financial criteria. The school places heavy emphasis on academically challenging curriculum preparing for strong academic college-prep high schools. Our Mission is to educate academically talented adolescent boys from low-income families, regardless of religious denomination, providing for them a disciplined, rigorous learning environment. The Goal of the Education is to prepare these boys to become "men for others" who, having gained confidence spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and physically will be able to succeed in a college preparatory high school on their way to becoming leaders in their communities.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Washington Jesuit Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Washington Jesuit Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Washington Jesuit Academy offer?

Washington Jesuit Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer and Track and Field.

When is the application deadline for Washington Jesuit Academy?

The application deadline for Washington Jesuit Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Washington Jesuit Academy located?

Washington Jesuit Academy is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 11 other private schools located in Northeast Washington.

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $29,412 for elementary schools and $36,096 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 50% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).