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2024 Best Schools in Washington, D.C.

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  1. #1 Best Private High Schools in Virginia.

    BASIS Independent McLean

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    MCLEAN, VA,

    PK, K-12,

    60 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says My 2 children have attended Basis for 6 years, since elementary age and are currently in middle and high school.My children are thriving both socially and academically, they are challenged!It is an environment that will teach self advocacy, independence, executive functioning skill sets that will bring out your child's grit. It will make them stronger, more confident in themselves and...It isn't for the faint at heart when it comes to work, time management is taught and is critical in grades 8 and above.Every school has its share of issues, but if you want a stellar education and a place where they will learn resilience, commitment and discipline then consider Basis.I gave it 4 stars only because they lack high quality PE facilities that other private high schools in the area have..

    Read 60 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 588,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  2. #1 Best Private High Schools in District of Columbia.

    Sidwell Friends School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    WASHINGTON, DC,

    PK, K-12,

    75 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says My child started at Sidwell in 9th grade and absolutely loved it! He came from a school without grades, so we weren’t sure how it would go at a place we had heard was pretty intense, but it was....

    Read 75 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,142,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  3. #3 Best Private High Schools in District of Columbia.

    National Cathedral School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    WASHINGTON, DC,

    4-12,

    77 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Absolutely top notch school . Our junior (11th grade) joined in 6th grade and it has been very socially fulfilling and academically rigorous but with support systems in place as needed. Over the....

    Read 77 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 599,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

  4. #3 Best Private High Schools in Virginia.

    Episcopal High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    ALEXANDRIA, VA,

    9-12,

    48 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Episcopal High School boasts an impressive faculty, comprised of knowledgeable and experienced educators who are dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential. The school's...Episcopal High School places a strong emphasis on service, both to the local community and the world at large. The school encourages students to think beyond themselves and engage in meaningful ways... With its rigorous curriculum, dedicated faculty, and commitment to service, the school offers a transformative educational experience that prepares students for success in college and beyond..

    Read 48 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 463,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  5. #4 Best Private High Schools in District of Columbia.

    St. Albans School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    WASHINGTON, DC,

    4-12,

    50 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says As a freshman at STA, having started in 4th grade, I have always been incredibly proud of the school that I go to, and been exceedingly excited and happy to go to school every day. The reasons for....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 592,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  6. #3 Best Private High Schools in Maryland.

    Landon School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    BETHESDA, MD,

    3-12,

    62 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says We sent our twin boys to Landon two years ago in response to MCPS's delay in going back to school during the pandemic. We had friends with children there during the pandemic and the priority that...Although the pandemic is now behind us, our boys couldn't imagine leaving Landon. The relationships that they have built with their classmates and teachers are deep. The teachers do more than educate...My boys have very different personalities - you would never know that they are twins - but both of them think Landon is the perfect school for them. I think that says a lot about the nurturing....

    Read 62 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 700,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

  7. #6 Best Private High Schools in Maryland.

    Rochambeau The French International School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    BETHESDA, MD,

    PK, K-12,

    24 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Rochambeau follows the French curriculum, most classes are taught in French, but it is more an international school with IB options. Our daughters have had classmates from endless countries (around...Studying at Rochambeau can be challenging at times, because of the high academic level of the French system, but this high amount of work will also depend on the (many) options that are offered. All...Lastly, my husband studied there in high school in the early 90s and he still has many friends that he still sees regularly. So your children will create lifetime bonds with an international....

    Read 24 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,149,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

  8. #1 Best Public High Schools in District of Columbia.

    The School Without Walls High School

    District of Columbia Public Schools, DC,

    9-12,

    423 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says School Without Walls HS provides students with a rigorous education that will prepare them for college and beyond. While it is known as a humanities magnet school, the humanities are not emphasized....

    Read 423 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 597,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  9. #9 Best Private High Schools in District of Columbia.

    Gonzaga College High School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    WASHINGTON, DC,

    9-12,

    99 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says My experience at Gonzaga has been great. I will be a rising Junior in the fall and both my Freshman and Sophomore year have been great. I have made several friends inside and outside the classroom,....

    Read 99 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 964,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

  10. #9 Best Public High Schools in Maryland.

    Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

    Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

    9-12,

    457 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says The teachers are very 50/50 in terms of whether they are good or not. Either you get a very good teacher, or you get a bad teacher. The teachers for the advanced classes often vary, and I found...Teacher toss-up aside, I loved the experience at this school. The students are very interconnected but also not connected. There are two middle schools that feed into the high school, so social life...The school has some issues with college preparation. They don't chart what you should be doing for college (best possible grades, very rigorous cirriculum), which leaves the parents to hire private....

    Read 457 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 2,289,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

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