Gonzaga College High School Photo - Gonzaga is Washington's only Catholic, Jesuit high school. The campus is located in the heart of our nation's capital and consists of nine buildings. In recent years, the physical plant has undergone major renovations and additions.

Top 5 Best District Of Columbia Private High Schools Belonging to AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 private high schools belonging to AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools) serving 3,513 students in District Of Columbia. You can also find more schools membership associations in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools) in District Of Columbia include Gonzaga College High School, Maret School, and National Cathedral School.
The average acceptance rate is 28%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private high school average acceptance rate of 48%.
60% of private high schools belonging to AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools) in District Of Columbia (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Anselm's Abbey School
St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo - Our rigorous curriculum is second to none. You will take 7APs to graduate from our school. Students receive over $5 million dollars in merit scholarships to college each year.
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
4501 South Dakota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
Grades: 6-12
| 247 students
Georgetown Day School
Georgetown Day School Photo
(2)
4200 Davenport Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
Grades: PK-12
| 1,050 students
Gonzaga College High School
Gonzaga College High School Photo - Gonzaga is Washington's only Catholic, Jesuit high school. The campus is located in the heart of our nation's capital and consists of nine buildings. In recent years, the physical plant has undergone major renovations and additions.
All-boys (Catholic)
(4)
19 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 336-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Maret School
Maret School Photo - Upper School students gather in the Theatre weekly for Convocation, a meeting run by Student Council.
(1)
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Grades: K-12
| 659 students
National Cathedral School
All-girls (Episcopal)
3612 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6300
Grades: 4-12
| 595 students

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