St. Patrick`s is a coeducational, Age 3 to Grade 8 Episcopal parish day school that enrolls approximately 465 students in three divisions.
We prepare our graduates for a vibrant and dynamic world by offering a challenging program that is interdisciplinary and student-centered.
Child by child, we set and nurture goals that will result in significant accomplishment.
Every member of our community is committed to putting students at the center of our work.
Our students come from throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
More than 40% of the student body self-identify as African-American, Latino/Hispanic, Asian-American, or multiracial.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Yearly Tuition: $35,000
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 10
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 46%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 10
Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition is set to cover all normal, regular expenses of operating the School. Additional fees include lunch, other activities, and some incidental expenses. This year the Board has made more than $2.7 million available for financial assistance to qualifying families.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Admissions Director
Lindsay Spector
Admissions Associate
Trissy McHenry
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
School Notes
- St. Patrick`s was founded in 1956 as a parish day school offering, at first, classes for only six PK3 students. The addition of the elementary grades began in 1967, and the first Grade 6 class graduated in 1974. In September 2002, St. Patrick`s completed the addition of Grades 7 and 8, and the first Grade 8 class graduated in 2003.
- Today, we have evolved into a thriving day school with approximately 465 students on two light-filled academic campuses, the Whitehaven Campus and the MacArthur Campus. A third, the Foxhall Campus, houses our stadium and regulation-size athletic field. Our facilities include multiple libraries, science labs, art studios, music rooms, a gymnasium and performance center, and expansive outdoor playgrounds.
- The Day School has benefited from the committed and stable leadership of only four Heads of School in the last 60 years, who have cultivated and maintained the strong tradition of academic excellence within the Episcopal tradition, influenced and contextualized by an ever-changing world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School cost?
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School's tuition is approximately $35,000 for private students.
What schools are St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School often compared to?
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Holy Trinity School, Sidwell Friends School, Georgetown Day School by visitors of our site.
What sports does St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School offer?
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School?
The application deadline for St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School is Jan. 10.
In what neighborhood is St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School located?
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day 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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