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#30 of 45 private schools in DC
Bishop John T Walker School for Boys
Elementary School · Washington, DC
A private elementary school in Washington, DC serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1801 MISSISSIPPI AVE SE, Washington, DC 20020
- 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in DC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in DC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Bishop John T Walker School for Boys sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 79Excellent Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,015
Median home value
$442,500
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
30.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop John T. Walker School for BoysPrivate · tuition | 3.4private | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Malcolm X ES at GreenEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Turner ESEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Panorama ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 562 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bishop John T Walker School for Boys is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bishop John T Walker School for Boys
Bishop John T Walker School for Boys is a private elementary school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 71 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 45 private schools in DC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bishop John T Walker School for Boys
What grades does Bishop John T Walker School for Boys serve?
Bishop John T Walker School for Boys serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bishop John T Walker School for Boys?
Bishop John T Walker School for Boys has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop John T Walker School for Boys?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop John T Walker School for Boys is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bishop John T Walker School for Boys rank in DC?
Bishop John T Walker School for Boys ranks #30 of 45 private schools in DC.
What is Bishop John T Walker School for Boys's MySchoolScout rating?
Bishop John T Walker School for Boys has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bishop John T Walker School for Boys a private school?
Yes, Bishop John T Walker School for Boys is a private all-boys school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bishop John T Walker School for Boys a religious school?
Bishop John T Walker School for Boys has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 10.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 182 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Phone
- (202) 678-1515
- Area population (ZIP 20020)
- 53,885
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20020; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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