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#23 of 45 private schools in DC
Top 49% of private schools
Washington School for Girls
Middle School · Washington, DC
A private middle school in Washington, DC serving grades 3rd – 8th.
1901 MISSISSIPPI AVE SE, Washington, DC 20020
- 6.9:1 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 School for Girls sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 79Excellent Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$53,015
Median home value
$442,500
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
30.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20020; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Kipp Dc - Honor Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 5–8 | 1.0 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | 4–7 | 1.1 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - JohenningCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 312 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Washington School for Girls is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Washington School for Girls
Washington School for Girls is a private middle school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 97 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 45 private schools in DC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington School for Girls
What grades does Washington School for Girls serve?
Washington School for Girls serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Washington School for Girls?
Washington School for Girls has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School for Girls?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School for Girls is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Washington School for Girls rank in DC?
Washington School for Girls ranks #23 of 45 private schools in DC.
What is Washington School for Girls's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington School for Girls 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 Washington School for Girls a private school?
Yes, Washington School for Girls is a private all-girls 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 School for Girls a religious school?
Washington School for Girls has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Phone
- (202) 678-1113
- Area population (ZIP 20020)
- 53,885
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 20020; 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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