Most Selective 草榴社区 High Schools in District Of Columbia (2026-27)

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Acceptance Rate Range: 15% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 46%

Most Selective 草榴社区 High Schools in District Of Columbia (2026-27)

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#1(罢1鈥揟2)Sidwell Friends School

Gr: PK-12 | 1,142 students

Avg. class size: 12 students

Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33

Friends

3825 Wisconsin Ave NW

Washington, DC 20016

(202) 537-8100

15%acceptance rate

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#1(罢1鈥揟2)Washington International School

Gr: NS-12 | 890 students

Avg. class size: 14 students

Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4

Specialized Curriculum

3100 Macomb Street NW

Washington, DC 20008

(202) 243-1800

15%acceptance rate

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#3Georgetown Day School

Gr: PK-12 | 1,050 students

Avg. class size: 8 students

Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 26

4200 Davenport Street, NW

Washington, DC 20016

(202) 274-3200

(2)

24%acceptance rate

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#4St. Albans School

Gr: 4-12 | 576 students

Avg. class size: 13 students

Sports: 10

All-boys (Episcopal)

Mount St Alban

Washington, DC 20016

(202) 537-6440

31%acceptance rate

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#5Gonzaga College High School

Gr: 9-12 | 962 students

Avg. class size: 20 students

Sports: 19

All-boys (Catholic)

19 I Street NW

Washington, DC 20001

(202) 336-7100

(5)

40%acceptance rate

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#6St. Johns College High School

Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 students

Avg. class size: 21 students

Sports: 24

Catholic

2607 Military Road NW, Chevy Chase

Washington, DC 20015

(202) 363-2316

45%acceptance rate

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#7St. Jerome Institute

Gr: 9-12 | 92 students

Avg. class size: 18 students

Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12

Catholic

1800 Perry St. NE

Washington, DC 20018

(202) 390-1289

(4)

60%acceptance rate

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#8Templeton Academy DC

Gr: 6-12 | 81 students

Avg. class size: 10 students

Extracurriculars: 9

406 7th Street NW

Washington, DC 20003

(202) 847-0779

(5)

80%acceptance rate

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#9Archbishop Carroll High School

Gr: 9-12 | 383 students

Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)

4300 Harewood Rd Ne

Washington, DC 20017

(202) 529-0900

100%acceptance rate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the District Of Columbia average private high schools acceptance rate?

The District Of Columbia average private high schools acceptance rate is 44% for 2026-27.

What are the most selective private high schools in District Of Columbia?

The top ranked private high schools in District Of Columbia include Sidwell Friends School, Washington International School and Georgetown Day School.

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