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District Of Columbia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty

The average percentage of private elementary school faculty in District Of Columbia who have attained an advanced degree is 64% (2026-27).
The private elementary school in District Of Columbia with the highest percentage of their faculty having advanced degrees is Christian Family Montessori and British International School of Washington, each with 100% of their faculty having obtained an advanced degree.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # DC Schools Ranked: 33
  • Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 70%–100%
  • DC School Avg.: 64%
  • National School Avg.: 54%

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # DC Schools Ranked: 33
  • Top 20 Range (Faculty W/ Adv. Degree): 70%–100%
  • DC School Avg.: 64%
  • National School Avg.: 54%

District Of Columbia Average Faculty With Advanced Degrees (Trends)

Show school map — District Of Columbia (faculty w/ adv. degree range: 70%–100%, avg 64%)
Advanced Degree Range: 2% 100% Avg. Advanced Degree: 64%

District Of Columbia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools with the Most Educated Faculty (2026-27)

British International School of Washington Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 617 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 829-3700
Christian Family Montessori Photo
#1(°Õ1–T2)Christian Family Montessori
Gr: K-6 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Montessori School (Christian)
201 Allison St., NW, Suite B
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-1520
(2)
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Jewish
North Campus: 6045 16th St., NW; South Campus 4715 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-5737
(2)
Montessori School Of Chevy Chase Photo
Gr: NS-1 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
5312 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 362-6212
(1)
Templeton Academy DC Photo
#3(°Õ3–T5)Templeton 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)
St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students
Sports: 13
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
4501 South Dakota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
The River School Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Alternative School
4880 Macarthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3554
Map of National Cathedral School
Gr: 4-12 | 599 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16
All-girls (Episcopal)
3612 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6300
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School Photo
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6
Episcopal
4700 Whitehaven Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-2805
Georgetown Day School Photo
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)
Capitol Hill Day School Photo
#11(°Õ11–T13)Capitol Hill Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
210 South Carolina Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 355-4498
(1)
Cornerstone Schools-washington Photo
#11(°Õ11–T13)Cornerstone Schools-washington
Gr: K-12 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3742 Ely Pl SE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 575-0027
Waterfront Academy Photo
#11(°Õ11–T13)Waterfront Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School (Catholic)
703 D Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 484-0044
The Field School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 28
2301 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5800
(1)
Maret School Photo
#15(°Õ15–T16)Maret School
Gr: K-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
(1)
Washington International School Photo
#15(°Õ15–T16)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
Aidan Montessori School Photo
#17(°Õ17–T18)Aidan Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
2700 27th Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 387-2700
Map of Washington Jesuit Academy
#17(°Õ17–T18)Washington Jesuit Academy
Gr: 4-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys (Catholic)
900 Varnum St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7679
Sheridan School Photo
#19(°Õ19–T20)Sheridan School
Gr: K-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
4400 36th Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-7900
(4)
Washington School For Girls Photo
#19(°Õ19–T20)Washington School For Girls
Gr: 3-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-girls (Catholic)
1865 Mississippi Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1113
Edmund Burke School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 48
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
(4)
St. Albans School Photo
Gr: 4-12 | 576 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 10
All-boys (Episcopal)
Mount St Alban
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6440
Our Lady Of Victory School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4755 Whitehaven Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-1421
(2)
Holy Trinity School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1325 36th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-2339
(1)
St. Augustine Catholic School Photo
#25(°Õ25–T26)St. Augustine Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
1421 V Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-2608
Saint Peter School Photo
#25(°Õ25–T26) Saint Peter School
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
422 3rd Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1618
(1)
National Presbyterian School Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Presbyterian
4121 Nebraska Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-7569
Blessed Sacrament School (DC) Photo
Gr: K-8 | 519 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
5841 Chevy Chase Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 966-6682
Map of Parkmont School
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
4842 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-0740
(2)
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
2700 O Street S.E.
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 581-2010
Map of Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts
Gr: NS-12 | 62 students
3328 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
St. Thomas More Catholic Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
4265 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-1189
Georgetown Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-1 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
1041 Wisconsin Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-8058
(1)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in District Of Columbia who have attained an advanced degree?
The average percentage of private elementary schools faculty in District Of Columbia who have attained an advanced degree is 64% for 2026-27.
Which private elementary schools in District Of Columbia have the highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees?
The top ranked private elementary schools in District Of Columbia with the highest percentage of faculty having advanced degrees include British International School of Washington, Christian Family Montessori and Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital.

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