Below Average
#40 of 45 private schools in DC
Blessed Sacrament School
Elementary School · Washington, DC
A private elementary school in Washington, DC serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
5841 CHEVY CHASE PKWY NW, Washington, DC 20015
- 12.9:1 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 Blessed Sacrament School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$250,001
Median home value
$1,208,700
Median rent
$2,088/mo
College educated
85.7%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Branch Children's HousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Lafayette ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 933 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of Chevy ChasePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Chevy Chase ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 3–5 | 0.8 mi | 427 | 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.
Blessed Sacrament School is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School is a private elementary school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 508 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 45 private schools in DC.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 20015)
- 15,413
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 20015; 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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