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#20 of 45 private schools in DC

Top 42% of private schools

Georgetown Day School

School

4200 DAVENPORT ST NW, Washington, DC 20016

Private

Enrollment

1,053

Student-Teacher

7.1:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

District of Columbia private schools

#20 of 45

In Washington

#20 of 45

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Georgetown Day School

6.4/10

School in Washington · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Janney ES

8.9/10

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7.6/10

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About Georgetown Day School

Georgetown Day School is a private school in Washington, DC. Georgetown Day School serves approximately 1,053 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Georgetown Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 45 private schools in DC.

How it comparesOn par with DC schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • DC avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 7.1:1 students to teachers, Georgetown Day School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Georgetown Day 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

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How Georgetown Day School compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in Washington, DC

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
This School
vs
11.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
1,053
This School
vs
385
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
6.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 58% vs 0%
Black 16.8% vs 0%
Asian 8.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.6% vs 0%
Georgetown Day School Washington Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Georgetown Day School (this school) 6.4
Jackson-Reed HS 7.6
Janney ES 8.9
Deal MS 8.6
Murch ES 7.9
Hearst ES 9.4
Mann ES 7.8
Lafayette ES 8.5
Eaton ES 8.2
Key ES 8.1
Stoddert ES 8.9
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School 8.1
Bancroft ES 8.6
Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS 6.6
Hardy MS 8.2
John Lewis ES 7.6
Duke Ellington School of the Arts 5.9
Military Road Early Learning Center 6.3
Friendship PCS - Online Academy 3.2
Powell ES 7.5
Dorothy I. Height ES 8.7

Showing 20 of 241 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

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 60%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 3.1 / 10
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Enrollment 1,053
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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)

White 58.0%
Black 16.8%
Two or More 16.4%
Asian 8.2%
Hispanic 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4200 DAVENPORT ST NW, Washington, DC 20016

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Georgetown Day School may also want to explore other schools in the area. WHITTLE SCHOOL AND STUDIOS (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WHITTLE SCHOOL & STUDIOS (rated 8.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Washington, see our Washington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Janney ES Washington 0.3 mi 8.9
Jackson-Reed HS Washington 0.3 mi 7.6
Deal MS Washington 0.4 mi 8.6
NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Washington 0.7 mi 6.0
Murch ES Washington 0.7 mi 7.9
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CHEVY CHASE Washington 0.7 mi
SHERIDAN SCHOOL Washington 0.7 mi 6.9
SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL Washington 1.0 mi 6.6
Hearst ES Washington 1.0 mi 9.4
BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Washington 1.2 mi 4.7
FRANKLIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Washington 1.0 mi
Mann ES Washington 1.3 mi 7.8
BROAD BRANCH CHILDREN'S HOUSE Washington 1.2 mi
Somerset Elementary Chevy Chase 1.3 mi 9.2
CONCORD HILL SCHOOL Chevy Chase 1.3 mi 6.4
WHITTLE SCHOOL & STUDIOS Washington 1.2 mi 8.3
Lafayette ES Washington 1.3 mi 8.5
WHITTLE SCHOOL AND STUDIOS Washington 1.2 mi 8.4
Westbrook Elementary Bethesda 1.2 mi 9.4
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Washington 1.5 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 20016 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$179,107

Median Home Value

$1,206,200

Median Rent

$2,105/mo

Population

31,668

College Educated

87.8%

Homeownership

64.6%

Avg Commute

26.4 min

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Median Age

42.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL Washington, DC 6.6
WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Washington, DC 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Georgetown Day School

What grades does Georgetown Day School serve?

Georgetown Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Georgetown Day School?

Georgetown Day School has an enrollment of approximately 1,053 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Day School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Georgetown Day School rank in DC?

Georgetown Day School ranks #20 of 45 private schools in DC.

What is Georgetown Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Georgetown Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Georgetown Day School a private school?

Yes, Georgetown Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Georgetown Day School a religious school?

No, Georgetown Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
93 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
70 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
68 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,053
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
149
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia

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