The Field School Photo - At Field, we empower students to choose colleges best suited for their talents and passions, and our college counseling team is dedicated to helping them find those great fits. The students in the Class of 2024 were accepted to 143 colleges and universities nationwide and internationally. View our website (fieldschool.org) to learn more about our graduates.

Top 10 Best Washington Private High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 34 private high schools serving 11,153 students in Washington, DC.
The top ranked private high schools in Washington, DC include Gonzaga College High School, Maret School and National Cathedral School.
The average tuition cost is $34,655, which is same as the District Of Columbia private high school average tuition cost of $34,655.
44% of private high schools in Washington, DC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Washington Private High Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Edmund Burke School
Edmund Burke School Photo - 4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Grades: 6-12
| 305 students
The Field School
The Field School Photo - At Field, we empower students to choose colleges best suited for their talents and passions, and our college counseling team is dedicated to helping them find those great fits. The students in the Class of 2024 were accepted to 143 colleges and universities nationwide and internationally. View our website (fieldschool.org) to learn more about our graduates.
(1)
2301 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5839
Grades: 6-12
| 364 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
Fusion Academy Washington D.C.
Fusion Academy Washington D.C. Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
2000 Florida Ave. NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Archbishop Carroll High School
Archbishop Carroll High School Photo - ACHS Gospel Choir
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
4300 Harewood Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 529-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
(703) 829-3700
Grades: PK-12
| 590 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
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Photo - Georgetown Visitation is located on 23 acres in the heart of the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC.
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
1524 35th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 510 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
The Lab School Of Washington
Special Education School
4759 Reservoir Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2224
Grades: 1-12
| 329 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
St. Albans School
St. Albans School Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
Mount St Alban
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6440
Grades: 4-12
| 576 students
St. Johns College High School
(Catholic)
2607 Military Road NW, Chevy Chase
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 363-2316
Grades: 9-12
| 1,279 students
Sidwell Friends School
(Friends)
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 1,142 students
Templeton Academy DC
Templeton Academy DC Photo - Biology students doing a biodiversity study in Rock Creek Park.
(5)
406 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Washington International School
Washington International School Photo - WIS has a regulation-size soccer field and regularly wins PVAC soccer championship banners.
Special Program Emphasis
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
Grades: NS-12
| 899 students
Academia De La Recta Porta Icds
(Christian)
7614 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 726-8737
Grades: PK-12
| 47 students
62 T St NE
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 269-3186
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Cornerstone Schools Of Washington, DC
(Christian)
3742 Ely Place, SE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 575-0027
Grades: K-12
| 162 students
Cornerstone Schools-washington
Cornerstone Schools-washington Photo - Second grade teacher Ms. Wright and her students enjoy some read-aloud time.
(Christian)
3742 Ely Pl SE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 575-0027
Grades: K-12
| 134 students
Kennedy Institute
Special Education School (Catholic)
801 Buchanan St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 281-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Kirov Academy Of Washington D.c.
Kirov Academy Of Washington D.c. Photo - Teaching the After School Program Classes
Special Program Emphasis
4301 Harewood Rd NE
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 424-3780
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
3328 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
Grades: NS-12
| 62 students
Living Word Christian School
(Christian)
1825 Michigan Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 674-0028
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Model Secondary School For The Deaf
Special Education School
800 Florida Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
The Monroe School
Special Education School
601 50th St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-8350
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Muhammad University Of Islam
(Islamic)
3160 Penn. Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 506-6940
Grades: PK-11
| 54 students
New Beginnings Vocational Program Llc
Special Education School
2060 W Virginia Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 636-1190
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Parkmont School
4842 16th St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-0740
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
St. Jerome Institute
St. Jerome Institute Photo - St. Jerome Institute: A liberal arts high school in the Catholic tradition
(Catholic)
(4)
1800 Perry St. NE
Washington, DC 20018
(301) 887-3008
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
Special Program Emphasis
1528 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 684-7044
Grades: 11-12
| 107 students
Ujamaa School
(2)
1554 8th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 232-2997
Grades: K-9
| 63 students
3400 International Drive NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 417-3615
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Washington, District Of Columbia

Washington, District Of Columbia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 785-0181
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
Holy Redeemer Catholic School (Closed 2017)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1135 New Jersey Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-5789
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Holy Temple Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
439 12th Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-8364
Grades: PK-8
| 72 students
Kingsbury Day School (Closed 2022)
Special Education School
5000 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-5555
Grades: PK-12
| 93 students
1240 Randolph St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 234-3210
Grades: NS-5
| 56 students
6008 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Grades: NS-8
| 217 students
1604 Morris Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-4999
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
3740 Ely Pl., S.e.
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 584-4278
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
2019 Rhode Island Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-5394
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
St. Gabriel School (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
510 Webster St NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-9212
Grades: K-8
| 172 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Washington, DC?
The top ranked private high schools in Washington, DC include Gonzaga College High School, Maret School and National Cathedral School.
How many private high schools are located in Washington, DC?
34 private high schools are located in Washington, DC.
How much do private high schools cost in Washington, DC?
The average tuition cost is $34,655, which is same as the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $34,655.
How diverse are private high schools in Washington, DC?
Washington, DC private high schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is same as the District Of Columbia private school average of 36%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Washington, DC?
44% of private high schools in Washington, DC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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