For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 nonsectarian private high schools in District Of Columbia. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in District Of Columbia include Maret School, British International School of Washington, and The Field School.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools in District Of Columbia (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2301 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5800
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
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.]( "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
Washington, DC 20009
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 280-6780
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 280-6780
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
4200 Davenport Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
Gr: PK-12 | 1,050 student Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Lab School Of Washington
Special Education School
4759 Reservoir Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2224
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2224
Gr: 1-12 | 329 students Tuition listed
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Gr: K-12 | 659 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
406 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ujamaa School
(2)
1554 8th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 232-2997
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 232-2997
Gr: K-9 | 63 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Washington International School![Washington International School Photo - The Primary School outdoor play area includes a field used for a variety of activities.]( "Washington International School Photo - The Primary School outdoor play area includes a field used for a variety of activities.")
Special Program Emphasis
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
Gr: NS-12 | 890 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Model Secondary School For The Deaf
Special Education School
800 Florida Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5000
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
The Monroe School
Special Education School
601 50th St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-8350
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-8350
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
New Beginnings Vocational Program Llc
Special Education School
2060 W Virginia Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 636-1190
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 636-1190
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
Special Program Emphasis
1528 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 684-7044
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 684-7044
Gr: 11-12 | 107 students Tuition listed
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