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#26 of 45 private schools in DC

St Anselm's Abbey School

High School

4501 S DAKOTA AVE NE, Washington, DC 20017

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

251

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

6.1

Grades

6th – 12th

Enrollment

251

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

6.1

Grades

6th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

District of Columbia private schools

#26 of 45

In Washington

#26 of 45

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About St Anselm's Abbey School

St Anselm's Abbey School is a private high school in Washington, DC. St Anselm's Abbey School serves approximately 251 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Anselm's Abbey School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 45 private schools in DC.

How it comparesOn par with DC schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
DC avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

St Anselm's Abbey 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.

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How St Anselm's Abbey School compares to 113 public schools serving similar grades in Washington, DC

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.6:1

This School

11.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

251

This School

437

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 57.4% vs 0%

Black 20.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 6.8% vs 0%

Asian 6.8% vs 0%

St Anselm's Abbey School Washington Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Anselm's Abbey School (this school)	—	251	10.6:1	6.1
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS	0.7 mi	215	19.5:1	6.0
Brookland MS	0.7 mi	370	11.2:1	7.6
The Sojourner Truth School PCS	0.8 mi	284	11.4:1	9.4
Perry Street Preparatory PCS	0.8 mi	455	10.3:1	5.7
Social Justice PCS	1.1 mi	124	7.8:1	7.2
Luke C. Moore HS	1.2 mi	264	13.2:1	5.3
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS	1.2 mi	361	8:1	5.9
Creative Minds International PCS	1.5 mi	581	11.6:1	5.8
Hope Community PCS - Tolson	1.5 mi	227	10.8:1	3.4
Washington Leadership Academy PCS	1.5 mi	398	8.7:1	5.8
Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland	1.6 mi	286	19.1:1	7.5
Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Middle	1.6 mi	214	7.6:1	7.4
Washington Latin PCS - Upper School	1.6 mi	356	9.1:1	8.2
Washington Latin PCS - MS	1.6 mi	393	17.1:1	6.7
Washington Latin PCS - Anna Julia Cooper MS	1.7 mi	285	10.6:1	9.3
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS	1.7 mi	300	9.1:1	5.9
Capital Village PCS	1.8 mi	103	8.6:1	5.7
Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle	1.8 mi	172	10.8:1	7.6
Capital City PCS - MS	1.8 mi	336	8.2:1	5.7
Capital City PCS - HS	1.8 mi	350	8.1:1	5.4

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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

B- 4.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.6:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 4.2 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,170

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 61%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.0 / 10

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Enrollment 251

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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 57.4%

Black 20.3%

Two or More 8.0%

Hispanic 6.8%

Asian 6.8%

Pacific Islander 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4501 S DAKOTA AVE NE, Washington, DC 20017

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Anselm's Abbey School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. KENNEDY INSTITUTE (rated 5.4/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Luke C. Moore HS (rated 5.3/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Washington, see our Washington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Bunker Hill ES Washington	0.4 mi	206	6.2
LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Washington	0.4 mi	26	—
KENNEDY INSTITUTE Washington	0.5 mi	44	5.4
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS Washington	0.7 mi	215	6.0
WASHINGTON JESUIT ACADEMY Washington	0.6 mi	116	7.2
Chillum Elementary Hyattsville	0.7 mi	305	3.5
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - Calle Ocho Washington	0.6 mi	498	8.5
Brookland MS Washington	0.7 mi	370	7.6
Perry Street Preparatory PCS Washington	0.8 mi	455	5.7
The Sojourner Truth School PCS Washington	0.8 mi	284	9.4
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland Washington	0.9 mi	351	7.1
Burroughs ES Washington	1.0 mi	297	8.6
ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Washington	1.1 mi	194	5.6
Luke C. Moore HS Washington	1.2 mi	264	5.3
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS Washington	1.2 mi	361	5.9
GEORGE E PETERS ADVENTIST SCHOOL Hyattsville	1.3 mi	131	5.8
Ridgecrest Elementary Hyattsville	1.3 mi	636	5.8
Rocketship PCS - Infinity Community Prep Washington	1.1 mi	341	7.2
Social Justice PCS Washington	1.1 mi	124	7.2
LaSalle-Backus ES Washington	1.2 mi	261	8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 20017 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$101,543

Median Home Value

$686,400

Median Rent

$1,793/mo

Population

21,013

College Educated

59.1%

Homeownership

57.4%

Avg Commute

30.8 min

Poverty Rate

15.3%

Median Age

35.9

Similar Schools

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

School	Enrollment	Rating
Anacostia HS Washington, DC	244	6.1
Phelps Architecture Construction and Engineering HS Washington, DC	310	6.2
Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts Washington, DC	309	6.3
THE FIELD SCHOOL Washington, DC	347	6.3
Girls Global Academy PCS Washington, DC	210	6.5
Capital City PCS - HS Washington, DC	350	5.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Anselm's Abbey School

What grades does St Anselm's Abbey School serve?

St Anselm's Abbey School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend St Anselm's Abbey School?

St Anselm's Abbey School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Anselm's Abbey School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Anselm's Abbey School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Anselm's Abbey School rank in DC?

St Anselm's Abbey School ranks #26 of 45 private schools in DC.

What is St Anselm's Abbey School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Anselm's Abbey School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Anselm's Abbey School a private school?

Yes, St Anselm's Abbey School is a private all-boys 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 St Anselm's Abbey School a religious school?

St Anselm's Abbey School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 36 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 54 Good Transit
Bike Score: 40 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 6th – 12th
Enrollment: 251
Gender Split: 100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 24
Type: private
Coed Status: all-boys
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: District of Columbia
Phone: (202) 269-2350

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