Very Good
#12 of 45 private schools in DC
Top 24% of private schools
Washington Jesuit Academy
Middle School · Washington, DC
A private middle school in Washington, DC serving grades 4th – 8th.
900 VARNUM ST NE, Washington, DC 20017
- 7.2:1 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 Washington Jesuit Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- 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
$101,543
Median home value
$686,400
Median rent
$1,793/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20017; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookland MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Living Word Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Social Justice PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 5–8 | 0.9 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| The Sojourner Truth School PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.4 | 6–10 | 0.9 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Washington Jesuit Academy is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Washington Jesuit Academy
Washington Jesuit Academy is a private middle school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 116 students in grades 4th-8th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 45 private schools in DC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Jesuit Academy
What grades does Washington Jesuit Academy serve?
Washington Jesuit Academy serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Washington Jesuit Academy?
Washington Jesuit Academy has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Jesuit Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Jesuit Academy is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Washington Jesuit Academy rank in DC?
Washington Jesuit Academy ranks #12 of 45 private schools in DC.
What is Washington Jesuit Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Jesuit Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Washington Jesuit Academy a private school?
Yes, Washington Jesuit Academy 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 Washington Jesuit Academy a religious school?
Washington Jesuit Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 11 hours
- Days Per Year
- 205 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Phone
- (202) 732-7679
- Area population (ZIP 20017)
- 21,013
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 20017; 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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