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#2 of 45 private schools in DC

Top 2% of private schools

Whittle School and Studios

School · Washington, DC

A private school in Washington, DC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

3400 INTERNATIONAL DR NW, Washington, DC 20008

  • 3.3:1 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)
A+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,211
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index65%
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
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Enrollment128
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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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The neighborhood

Where Whittle School and Studios 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 78Very Walkable
  • Transit 68Good Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,514/100K

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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

$123,653

Median home value

$894,100

Median rent

$2,202/mo

College educated

88.9%

Homeownership

35.6%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black47.7%
White32.8%
Asian10.2%
Hispanic9.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Whittle School & StudiosPrivate · tuition8.3PK–120.0 mi141Compare →
Sidwell Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6PK–120.5 mi1,120Compare →
Washington International SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6PK–120.7 mi847Compare →
Maret SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1K–121.0 mi650Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Whittle School and Studios is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Whittle School and Studios

Whittle School and Studios is a private school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 128 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 45 private schools in DC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whittle School and Studios

What grades does Whittle School and Studios serve?

Whittle School and Studios serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Whittle School and Studios?

Whittle School and Studios has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittle School and Studios?

The student-teacher ratio at Whittle School and Studios is 3.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Whittle School and Studios rank in DC?

Whittle School and Studios ranks #2 of 45 private schools in DC.

What is Whittle School and Studios's MySchoolScout rating?

Whittle School and Studios has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Whittle School and Studios a private school?

Yes, Whittle School and Studios 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 Whittle School and Studios a religious school?

No, Whittle School and Studios is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
128
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia
Area population (ZIP 20008)
28,743
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
39.5
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 20008; 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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