Excellent
#3 of 45 private schools in DC
Top 4% of private schools
Whittle School & Studios
School · Washington, DC
A private school in Washington, DC serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
3400 INTERNATIONAL DR, Washington, DC 20008
- 2.8:1 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 Whittle School & Studios sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittle School and StudiosPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Sidwell Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,120 | Compare → |
| Washington International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 847 | Compare → |
| Maret SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 650 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Whittle School & Studios is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Whittle School & Studios
Whittle School & Studios is a private school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 141 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 45 private schools in DC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whittle School & Studios
What grades does Whittle School & Studios serve?
Whittle School & Studios serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Whittle School & Studios?
Whittle School & Studios has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittle School & Studios?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittle School & Studios is 2.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Whittle School & Studios rank in DC?
Whittle School & Studios ranks #3 of 45 private schools in DC.
What is Whittle School & Studios's MySchoolScout rating?
Whittle School & Studios has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 & Studios a private school?
Yes, Whittle School & 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 & Studios a religious school?
No, Whittle School & Studios is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Phone
- (202) 417-3615
- 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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