Private Schools in
District of Columbia
- White
- Black
- Hisp.
- Asian Am.
- Am. Ind. / Ala. Nat.
- Haw. / Pac. Isl.
- Multi.
- Not spec.
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
Source: Private School Survey, Common Core of Data (2021–22)
Religious Orientation
Religious orientation reflects a school’s religious orientation or affiliation.
| Religious Orientation | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Nonsectarian | 29 | |
| Roman Catholic | 19 | |
| Christian | 5 | |
| Episcopal | 5 | |
| Jewish | 2 |
School Type
School type reflects a private school’s classification, which can indicate specific approaches or academic focus.
| School Type | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| Regular elementary or secondary | 42 | |
| Montessori | 6 | |
| Special education | 6 | |
| Special program emphasis | 6 | |
| Early childhood/day care center | 5 |
Private Schools in District of Columbia
There are 65 private schools in District of Columbia that have responded to at least one of the past three Private School Surveys.
| School | Grades | Religion | Enrollment | Mostly … | Racial Difference* | Teachers | Founded | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns College High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 1,279 | White | 41% | 120 | 1851 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Sidwell Friends School | PK–12th | Friends | 1,120 | White | 29% | 139 | 1883 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Georgetown Day School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 1,053 | White | 45% | 149 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Gonzaga College High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 956 | White | 63% | 68 | 1821 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Washington International School | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 847 | White | 30% | 96 | 1966 | Special program emphasis |
| Maret School | KG–12th | Nonsectarian | 650 | White | 36% | 108 | 1911 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 509 | White | 59% | 46 | 1799 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Blessed Sacrament School | KG–8th | Roman Catholic | 508 | White | 68% | 39 | 1923 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| British Int’l School Washington | PK–12th | Nonsectarian | 478 | White | 73% | 43 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s | PK–8th | Jewish | 460 | White | 79% | 66 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Patricks Episcopal Day School | PK–8th | Episcopal | 457 | White | 57% | 59 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School | PK–8th | Episcopal | 455 | White | 51% | 59 | Regular elementary or secondary | |
| St. Patrick S. Episcopal Day School | PK–8th | Episcopal | 427 | White | 53% | 59 | 1956 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Archbishop Carroll High School | 9th–12th | Roman Catholic | 383 | Black | 12% | 27 | Special program emphasis | |
| The Lab School of Washington | 1st–12th | Nonsectarian | 378 | White | 59% | 5 | 1967 | Special education |
| The Field School | 6th–12th | Nonsectarian | 347 | White | 63% | 45 | 1972 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Edmund Burke School | 6th–12th | Nonsectarian | 333 | White | 42% | 43 | 1968 | Special program emphasis |
| Beauvoir the National Cathedral Elementary School | PK–3rd | Episcopal | 318 | White | 45% | 40 | 1933 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Holy Trinity School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 314 | White | 60% | 31 | 1818 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| Lowell School | PK–8th | Nonsectarian | 279 | White | 43% | 47 | 1965 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| National Presbyterian School | PK–6th | Presbyterian | 254 | White | 51% | 29 | 1969 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Anselm’s Abbey School | 6th–12th | Roman Catholic | 251 | White | 44% | 23 | 1942 | Early childhood/day care center |
| Sheridan School | KG–8th | Nonsectarian | 230 | White | 45% | 30 | 1928 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Augustine Catholic School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 218 | Black | 20% | 15 | 1858 | Regular elementary or secondary |
| St. Peter School | PK–8th | Roman Catholic | 206 | White | 66% | 23 | 1868 | Regular elementary or secondary |
* About racial difference
School Districts in District of Columbia (1)
| District | Grades | Private Schools | Private School Students | Racial Difference * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–12th | 65 | 14,432 | 39% |
* About racial difference
About This Data
Where is this data from?
Most of the data we use comes from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Private School Universe Survey, which has aimed to gather information about U.S. private schools every other year since 1989. Because the regulation of private schools is handled differently by state, there is no comprehensive list of every private school in the country. The PSS attempts to approximate such a list using various sources, including state education departments, private school associations and religious organizations, and, in some areas, online yellow pages and local government offices.
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