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#20 of 45 private schools in DC
Top 42% of private schools
Georgetown Day School
School · Washington, DC
A private school in Washington, DC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
4200 DAVENPORT ST NW, Washington, DC 20016
- 7.1:1 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 Georgetown Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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
$179,107
Median home value
$1,206,200
Median rent
$2,105/mo
College educated
87.8%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20016; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidwell Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,120 | Compare → |
| Whittle School & StudiosPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Whittle School and StudiosPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Georgetown Day School is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Georgetown Day School
Georgetown Day School is a private school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 1,053 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 45 private schools in DC.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Phone
- (202) 295-6127
- Area population (ZIP 20016)
- 31,668
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 20016; 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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