All-Boys School
St. Albans School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private, Boarding, Episcopal, All-Boys
- 4-12
- Washington, DC
- 44 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA-
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- SportsA+
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$42,484
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$59,892
Received Financial Aid
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Average Financial Aid
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St. Albans School Rankings
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Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
585
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
- 57%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.10 responses
Poll
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.10 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
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Boys Athletic Participation
—
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.10 responses
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.10 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.10 responses
St. Albans School Reviews
44 reviews
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St. Albans is not for everyone; I’ll start out by saying that. The environment is extremely cutthroat with lots of competition, and many teachers show shameless favoritism. If you’re a high achiever, the school will honor you and you will be known for your accomplishments. At the same time, however, the small nature of the school fosters a toxic environment complete with ridicule and gossip. Be prepared to sleep little and stress a lot. Diversity is average at best. Sports after school will leave you exhausted and with little motivation to work, and to do well, you need to put in the hours. Don’t even get me started on the dorms. Food is garbage and the administration enjoys its authoritarian regime over students. Only good thing to come out of my experience there were a few friendships and college preparedness.
Superior education in an all-boy environment, where male and female teachers are demanding of excellence, as well as kind. As a parent of a boy who graduated several years ago, I have had the opportunity to watch the influence of St. Albans continue to inspire. Our son describes how very few colleagues within his chosen STEM field understand and appreciate the broader beauty of the world. I chalk that up to St. Albans' classical education. Thank you St. Albans for what you gave our son.
Not worth it, unless money is no issue to you. That said, there are plenty of people in DC who fit the bill, and for them Saint Albans could be "worth it," in the same sense that a 10,000-dollar Gucci jacket could be worth it. Saint Albans is simply a luxury. If paying for Saint Albans imposes any sort of financial burden on you, then I suggest public schools or a cheaper private school.