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Oldest ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in District Of Columbia

The average private school in District Of Columbia was founded around 1960 (2026-27).
The oldest private school in District Of Columbia is Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, founded in 1799.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # DC Schools Ranked: 76
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1799–1942
  • DC School Avg.: 1959
  • National School Avg.: 1968

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # DC Schools Ranked: 76
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1799–1942
  • DC School Avg.: 1959
  • National School Avg.: 1968
Show school map — District Of Columbia (year founded range: 1799–1942, avg 1959)
Year Founded Range: 1799 1969 Avg. Year Founded: 1918

Oldest ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s in District Of Columbia (2026-27)

Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Photo
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)
Holy Trinity School Photo
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)
Gonzaga College High School Photo
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)
Map of St. 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
Map of Kendall Demonstration Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students
800 Florida Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5206
St. Augustine Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
1421 V Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-2608
Map of Howard University Early Learning Program
Gr: NS-K | 52 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
531 College St Nw
Washington, DC 20059
(202) 806-7102
Saint Peter School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
422 3rd Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1618
(1)
Sidwell Friends School Photo
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
Map of The Episcopal Center For Children
Gr: 2-8 | 61 students
Special Education School
5901 Utah Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 363-1333
Map of National 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
St. Albans School Photo
Gr: 4-12 | 576 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 10
All-boys (Episcopal)
Mount St Alban
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6440
Maret School Photo
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)
Blessed Sacrament School (DC) Photo
Gr: K-8 | 519 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
5841 Chevy Chase Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 966-6682
Sheridan School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
4400 36th Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-7900
(4)
Map of Lena Sears Child Development Center
Gr: K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
3456 Pennsylvania Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 584-7761
Map of Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior Inst
#16(°Õ16–T17)Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior Inst
Gr: NS-PK | 150 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
801 Buchanan Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 882-8102
Map of Beauvoir The National Cathedral Continuation School
Gr: PK-3 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
3500 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6485
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
2700 O Street S.E.
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 581-2010
St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students
Sports: 13
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
4501 South Dakota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
Georgetown Day School Photo
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)
Map of St. Benedict The Moor School
Gr: K-8 | 172 students
Catholic
320 21st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-3897
(2)
Archbishop Carroll High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
4300 Harewood Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 529-0900
Annunciation Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
3810 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 460-9076
(1)
Our Lady Of Victory School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4755 Whitehaven Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-1421
(2)
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School Photo
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6
Episcopal
4700 Whitehaven Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-2805
St. Thomas More Catholic Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
4265 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-1189
Map of National Childrens Center Se Upper School
Gr: PK | 25 students
Special Education School
3400 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-7280
Aidan Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
2700 27th Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 387-2700
Lowell School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
1640 Kalmia Road NW
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
(11)
Washington International School Photo
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
Map of The Lab School Of Washington
Gr: 1-12 | 329 students
Special Education School
4759 Reservoir Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2224
Capitol Hill Day School Photo
#33(°Õ33–T34)Capitol Hill Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
210 South Carolina Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 355-4498
(1)
Edmund Burke School Photo
#33(°Õ33–T34)Edmund 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)
Map of Model Secondary School For The Deaf
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students
Special Education School
800 Florida Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the District Of Columbia average private schools founding year?
The District Of Columbia average private schools founding year is 1960 for 2026-27.
What are the private schools with oldest founding year in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private schools in District Of Columbia include Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, Holy Trinity School and Gonzaga College High School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the oldest founding year in District Of Columbia?
The private high school with the oldest founding year in District Of Columbia is Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, with a year of 1799. The private elementary school with the oldest founding year is Holy Trinity School, with a year of 1818.

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