For the 2026 school year, there are 101 private schools serving 19,246 students in District Of Columbia (there are , serving 93,597 students). 17% of all K-12 students in District Of Columbia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $30,034 for elementary schools and $36,410 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in District Of Columbia include National Cathedral School, Holy Trinity School, and Sidwell Friends School.
The average acceptance rate is 49% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 48% and the student-teacher ratio is 8:1.
Overview
This State (DC)
US
# Schools
101 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
19,246 Students
5,698,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
48%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2,175 Teachers
507,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1369
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,324
$14,883
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,751
$1,136
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,301
$7,137
Average Acceptance Rate
49%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$31.34 million
$61.95 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.65
# American Indian Students
16 Students
29,844 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
531 Students
265,009 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,111 Students
507,121 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
4,765 Students
416,612 Students
% Black Students
26%
7%
# White Students
7,628 Students
2,932,330 Students
% White Students
42%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
4,148 Students
1,472,325 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked District Of Columbia 草榴社区 Schools by County (2026)
Popular cities: Washington (101 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 草榴社区 Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in District Of Columbia?
The top-ranked private schools in District Of Columbia include National Cathedral School, Holy Trinity School, and Sidwell Friends School.
How many private schools are located in District Of Columbia?
There are 101 private schools are located in District Of Columbia.
How much do private schools cost in District Of Columbia?
The average private school tuition in District Of Columbia is $30,034 for elementary schools and $36,410 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in District Of Columbia?
Approximately 48% of students in District Of Columbia private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in District Of Columbia go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in District Of Columbia attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
Which private schools in District Of Columbia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in District Of Columbia include: St. Jerome Institute vs. St. Johns College High School, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool vs. St. Thomas More Catholic, Georgetown Day School vs. Sidwell Friends School
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