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Holy Trinity School Top 3 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (DC)
Blessed Sacrament School (DC) Top 8 · Largest Endowment (DC)
Saint Peter School Top 8 · Oldest Founding Date (DC)

Best District Of Columbia Blue Ribbon ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private schools serving 1,297 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in District Of Columbia include Saint Peter School, Holy Trinity School, and Blessed Sacrament School (DC).
The average acceptance rate is 53%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average acceptance rate of 61%.
100% of blue ribbon private schools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,297

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,297

Top Ranked District Of Columbia Blue Ribbon ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Blessed Sacrament School (DC) Photo
Blessed Sacrament School (DC)
Gr: K-8 | 519 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 22
Blue Ribbon year: 2012, 2019
Catholic
5841 Chevy Chase Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 966-6682
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Holy Trinity School Photo
Holy Trinity School
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)
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Saint Peter School Photo
Saint Peter School
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Blue Ribbon year: 2013, 2019
Catholic
422 3rd Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1618
(1)
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Our Lady Of Victory School
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Blue Ribbon year: 2007, 2016, 2023
Catholic
4755 Whitehaven Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-1421
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in District Of Columbia include Saint Peter School, Holy Trinity School, and Blessed Sacrament School (DC).
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in District Of Columbia?
4 blue ribbon private schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
100% of blue ribbon private schools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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