For the 2024-25 school year, there are 108 private schools serving 19,554 students in District Of Columbia (there are 244 public schools, serving 90,896 students). 18% of all K-12 students in District Of Columbia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $29,237 for elementary schools and $35,524 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in District Of Columbia include Gonzaga College High School, Maret School, and National Cathedral School.
The average acceptance rate is 60% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 46% and the student:teacher ratio is 8:1.
Top Ranked District Of Columbia Private Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular cities: Washington (108 schools).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in District Of Columbia?
The top-ranked private schools in District Of Columbia include Gonzaga College High School, Maret School, and National Cathedral School.
How many private schools are located in District Of Columbia?
There are 108 private schools are located in District Of Columbia.
How much do private schools cost in District Of Columbia?
The average private school tuition in District Of Columbia is $29,237 for elementary schools and $35,524 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in District Of Columbia?
Approximately 46% of students in District Of Columbia private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in District Of Columbia go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in District Of Columbia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
Which private schools in District Of Columbia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in District Of Columbia include: Georgetown Day School vs. Sidwell Friends School, St. Jerome Institute vs. St. Johns College High School, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool vs. St. Thomas More Catholic
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