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Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School

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Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Photo #1 - Georgetown Visitation is located on 23 acres in the heart of the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC.
Georgetown Visitation, founded in 1799, is a college preparatory school dedicated to the education of young women from a variety of backgrounds.
We are a faith-centered community which is focused on educational excellence and is rooted in the Roman Catholic faith and Salesian tradition.
Our mission is to empower our students to meet the demands and challenges of a rapidly changing and morally complex world.
Enriching co-curricular and Christian service programs complement the academic and spiritual life of the school and encourage our students to develop into intellectually mature and morally responsible women of faith, vision and purpose.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked DC School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $35,450
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 1
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1799

Student Body

Total Students
510 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
17 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Art & Design, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Comparative Government & Politics, AP Computer Science, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP French, AP Human Geography, AP Physics C, AP Psychology, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP U.S. Government, AP US History
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Dec. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
33%

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
72 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Aerospace Engineering Club, Always Our Children, Alzheimer's Association, Amazon Alliance, American Sign Language Club, Art Club, Asian Interests Club, Astronomy Club, Beautifully Defined, Best Buddies, Body Positivity Club, Book Talk, Booster Club, Building, BWS, Chess Club, Christ Child Society, Christian Action Service Team, Climbing Club, Conscious Commentary, Constitution Club, Cubs for Fitness, Cubs Who Code, Cubs Who Inform, Debate Club, Deign & Architecture Club (BEDA), Digital Story and Animation Club, Engineering, Fabretto, FOCUS, French Club, Georgetowner (literary magazine), Girl Up, Girls Who Start, Golf Club, Gospel Choir, Great Books Club, Green Gate (yearbook), Iconic Films, Irish Dance Club, Japanese Culture and Anime Club, Journaling Club, Kaleidoscope, Lawn Games Club, Mathletes, Model United Nations, One Love, Pad Project Ambassador Club, Personal Finance Club, Photography Club, Psychology Club, Robotics Club, Saturday School Club, Save Our Seas, Science Fair, Ski Club, Soccer Club, Spanish Club, Special Olympics Club, Support Our Troops, Think Pink, Trivia Club, UNICEF Club, Vamos Tutoring, Visi For Reform, Visi Minds Matter, Visi4Life, Visitation Historical Society, Water Is Life, Wicket (newspaper), Womanist Club, World Villages Club

School Notes

  • Georgetown Visitation, founded in 1799, is a college preparatory school dedicated to the education of young women from a variety of backgrounds.
  • We are a faith-centered community which is focused on educational excellence and is rooted in the Roman Catholic faith and Salesian tradition.
  • Our mission is to empower our students to meet the demands and challenges of a rapidly changing and morally complex world.
  • Enriching co-curricular and Christian service programs complement the academic and spiritual life of the school and encourage our students to develop into intellectually mature and morally responsible women of faith, vision and purpose.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School cost?
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $35,450 for private students.
What sports does Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School offer?
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for most sports offered.
What is Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School's ranking?
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School is Dec. 1.
In what neighborhood is Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School located?
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 60 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked DC School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $35,450
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 1
  • Source: Verified school update

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