Skip to main content

Average

#22 of 45 private schools in DC

Top 47% of private schools

St Patricks Episcopal Day School

Elementary School · Washington, DC

A private elementary school in Washington, DC serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

4590 MACARTHUR BLVD NW, Washington, DC 20007

  • 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
B+6.5 / 10
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,162.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index48%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment457
View data sources

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.

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where St Patricks Episcopal Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,514/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$142,783

Median home value

$1,202,900

Median rent

$2,066/mo

College educated

86.9%

Homeownership

57.4%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White70.0%
Black12.5%
Hispanic6.8%
Two or More5.5%
Asian5.0%
Native American0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Our Lady of Victory SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6PK–80.5 mi196Compare →
St Patrick's Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0PK–80.5 mi455Compare →
River SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2PK–30.7 mi85Compare →
Holy Trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6PK–81.0 mi314Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

St Patricks Episcopal Day School is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Patricks Episcopal Day School

St Patricks Episcopal Day School is a private elementary school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 457 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 45 private schools in DC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Patricks Episcopal Day School

What grades does St Patricks Episcopal Day School serve?

St Patricks Episcopal Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Patricks Episcopal Day School?

St Patricks Episcopal Day School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Patricks Episcopal Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Patricks Episcopal Day School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Patricks Episcopal Day School rank in DC?

St Patricks Episcopal Day School ranks #22 of 45 private schools in DC.

What is St Patricks Episcopal Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Patricks Episcopal Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Patricks Episcopal Day School a private school?

Yes, St Patricks Episcopal Day School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal 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 Patricks Episcopal Day School a religious school?

St Patricks Episcopal Day School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
457
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia
Area population (ZIP 20007)
23,696
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
38.4
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 20007; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

About our data · How we calculate scores

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.