Below Average
#40 of 45 private schools in DC
Blessed Sacrament School
Elementary School
5841 CHEVY CHASE PKWY NW, Washington, DC 20015
Enrollment
508
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
508
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
District of Columbia private schools
#40 of 45
In Washington
#40 of 45
public schools
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Blessed Sacrament School
Elementary School in Washington · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School is a private elementary school in Washington, DC. Blessed Sacrament School serves approximately 508 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Blessed Sacrament School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 45 private schools in DC.
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- DC avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Blessed Sacrament School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Blessed Sacrament School compares to 198 public schools serving similar grades in Washington, DC
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament School (this school) | 4.7 |
| Lafayette ES | 8.5 |
| Deal MS | 8.6 |
| Murch ES | 7.9 |
| Janney ES | 8.9 |
| Hearst ES | 9.4 |
| District of Columbia International School | 8.7 |
| Friendship PCS - Online Academy | 3.2 |
| Mann ES | 7.8 |
| Brightwood ES | 6.1 |
| Eaton ES | 8.2 |
| Shepherd ES | 8.7 |
| Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS | 6.6 |
| Center City PCS - Brightwood | 8.1 |
| John Lewis ES | 7.6 |
| Paul PCS - MS | 5.6 |
| Takoma ES | 6.6 |
| Truesdell ES | 5.9 |
| Dorothy I. Height ES | 8.7 |
| Bancroft ES | 8.6 |
| Powell ES | 7.5 |
Showing 20 of 198 schools. View all schools in Washington
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
5841 CHEVY CHASE PKWY NW, Washington, DC 20015
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Blessed Sacrament School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Somerset Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Chevy Chase), which scores notably higher. Another option is Janney ES (rated 8.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Chevy Chase Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Chevy Chase), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Washington, see our Washington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BROAD BRANCH CHILDREN'S HOUSE Washington | 0.4 mi | — |
| Lafayette ES Washington | 0.4 mi | 8.5 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CHEVY CHASE Washington | 0.6 mi | — |
| Chevy Chase Elementary Chevy Chase | 0.8 mi | 8.7 |
| CONCORD HILL SCHOOL Chevy Chase | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Deal MS Washington | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Murch ES Washington | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Somerset Elementary Chevy Chase | 0.9 mi | 9.2 |
| GEORGETOWN DAY SCHOOL Washington | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| ONENESS FAMILY SCHOOL Chevy Chase | 1.1 mi | 8.6 |
| Jackson-Reed HS Washington | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| ST JOHNS COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Washington | 1.1 mi | 4.3 |
| THE FAMILY ACADEMY OF BETHESDA Bethesda | 1.3 mi | — |
| Janney ES Washington | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| SHERIDAN SCHOOL Washington | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| FRANKLIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Washington | 1.5 mi | — |
| Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Bethesda | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Bethesda | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Washington | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| WASHINGTON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Bethesda | 1.5 mi | 8.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20015 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$1,208,700
Median Rent
$2,088/mo
Population
15,413
College Educated
85.7%
Homeownership
77.9%
Avg Commute
29.3 min
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Median Age
46.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Breakthrough Montessori PCS Washington, DC | 4.7 |
| Houston ES Washington, DC | 4.8 |
| Langley ES Washington, DC | 4.8 |
| Van Ness ES Washington, DC | 4.6 |
| Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary Washington, DC | 4.9 |
| Miner ES Washington, DC | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Blessed Sacrament School
What grades does Blessed Sacrament School serve?
Blessed Sacrament School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Blessed Sacrament School?
Blessed Sacrament School has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blessed Sacrament School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blessed Sacrament School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Blessed Sacrament School rank in DC?
Blessed Sacrament School ranks #40 of 45 private schools in DC.
What is Blessed Sacrament School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blessed Sacrament School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Blessed Sacrament School a private school?
Yes, Blessed Sacrament School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Blessed Sacrament School a religious school?
Blessed Sacrament School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 508
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Phone
- (202) 966-6682
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