Holy Comforter/st Cyprian School (2026 Profile)

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Holy Comforter/st Cyprian School

1503 East Capitol St.
Washington, DC 20003

Tel: (202) 547-7556

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Holy Comforter/st Cyprian School is a group of four inner-city Catholic schools dedicated to serving the children and families in some of the neediest neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.

Under the Academies model student achievement gains reflect the relentless effort to establish and cultivate rigorous, standards-based systems for student instruction and school evaluation.

The Academies retain caring and competent teachers, maintain safe learning environments, and implement a values-based curriculum that empowers children to reach their highest potential.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 150 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

150 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 48%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.

Holy Comforter/st Cyprian School is a group of four inner-city Catholic schools dedicated to serving the children and families in some of the neediest neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. Under the Academies model student achievement gains reflect the relentless effort to establish and cultivate rigorous, standards-based systems for student instruction and school evaluation. The Academies retain caring and competent teachers, maintain safe learning environments, and implement a values-based curriculum that empowers children to reach their highest potential.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Holy Comforter/st Cyprian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Holy Comforter/st Cyprian School is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 8 other private schools located in Southeast Washington.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 150 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $30,034 for elementary schools and $36,410 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 49% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).