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Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools in District Of Columbia

The average private high school in District Of Columbia was founded around 1949 (2026-27).
The oldest private high school in District Of Columbia is Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, founded in 1799.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # DC Schools Ranked: 25
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1799–1998
  • DC School Avg.: 1950
  • National School Avg.: 1967

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # DC Schools Ranked: 25
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1799–1998
  • DC School Avg.: 1950
  • National School Avg.: 1967
Show school map — District Of Columbia (year founded range: 1799–1998, avg 1950)
Year Founded Range: 1799 2018 Avg. Year Founded: 1951

Oldest ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools in District Of Columbia (2026-27)

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Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Photo
#1Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 72
All-girls (Catholic)
1524 35th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3350
(1)
1799year founded
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Gonzaga College High School Photo
#2Gonzaga 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)
1821year founded
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Map of St. Johns College High School
#3St. 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
1851year founded
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Sidwell Friends School Photo
#4Sidwell Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,135 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Friends
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
1883year founded
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Map of National Cathedral School
#5National 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
1900year founded
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St. Albans School Photo
#6St. 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
1909year founded
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Maret School Photo
#7Maret 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)
1911year founded
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St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo
#8St. Anselm's Abbey School
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students
Sports: 13
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
4501 South Dakota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
1942year founded
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Georgetown Day School Photo
#9Georgetown 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)
1945year founded
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Archbishop Carroll High School Photo
#10Archbishop Carroll High School
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
4300 Harewood Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 529-0900
1951year founded
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Washington International School Photo
#11Washington 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
1966year founded
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Map of The Lab School Of Washington
#12The Lab School Of Washington
Gr: 1-12 | 329 students
Special Education School
4759 Reservoir Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2224
1967year founded
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Edmund Burke School Photo
#13Edmund Burke School
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)
1968year founded
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Map of Model Secondary School For The Deaf
#14Model Secondary School For The Deaf
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Special Education School
800 Florida Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5000
1969year founded
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The Field School Photo
#15(°Õ15–T16)The Field School
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)
1972year founded
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Map of Parkmont School
#15(°Õ15–T16)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)
1972year founded
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Map of Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts
#17Kuumba 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
1982year founded
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British International School of Washington Photo
#18(°Õ18–T20)British International School of Washington
Gr: PK-12 | 617 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 829-3700
1998year founded
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Map of Cornerstone Schools Of Washington, DC
#18(°Õ18–T20)Cornerstone Schools Of Washington, DC
Gr: K-12 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6
Christian
3742 Ely Place, SE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 575-0027
1998year founded
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Cornerstone Schools-washington Photo
#18(°Õ18–T20)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
1998year founded
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Map of The Monroe School
#21The Monroe School
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
601 50th St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-8350
2006year founded
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Map of The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
#22The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
Gr: 11-12 | 107 students
Specialized Curriculum
1528 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 684-7044
2009year founded
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Templeton Academy DC Photo
#23Templeton 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)
2015year founded
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Fusion Academy Washington D.C. Photo
#24Fusion Academy Washington D.C.
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
2000 Florida Ave. NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
(877) 673-8893
2016year founded
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St. Jerome Institute Photo
#25St. 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)
2018year founded
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the District Of Columbia average private high schools founding year?
The District Of Columbia average private high schools founding year is 1949 for 2026-27.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private high schools in District Of Columbia include Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, Gonzaga College High School and St. Johns College High School.

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