National Cathedral School

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National Cathedral School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 4-12
3612 Woodley Rd NW,  Washington, DC
4.3
3.5
597 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kathleen O'neill Jamieson
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1450
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$56,920
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
68
Part Time Teachers
7
College Prep
Average SAT
1450
Math
720
Verbal
730
Average ACT
33
Math
31
English
34
Reading
34
Science
32
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
68.4%
Black
11.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.1%
Two or more races
7.4%
Hispanic
3.9%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best HS For Stem in District of Columbia
#4 Best All Girls Schools in Washington
#6 Best Christian Schools in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 76 Students
University of Pennsylvania 47 Students
Georgetown University 46 Students
Princeton University 45 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 44 Students
Duke University 44 Students
Columbia University 43 Students
University of Chicago 43 Students
Yale University 40 Students
Tulane University 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 50 Students
Biology 46 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Business 36 Students
Economics 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
English 24 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 24 Students
International Relations 24 Students
History 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 46 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
4/21/2026
Extremely good school. There is top academics. So many people are nice and the teachers and amazing.
3.0
8/22/2024
ncs is a great school academically, but i didn't feel very encouraged there and the dress code isn't comfortable. i liked it but personally i wouldn't go back.
4.0 Parent
7/15/2022
My daughter has thrived at NCS. She has a caring group of friends and has thrived in her classes year after year. Her teachers care about the subjects they teach and are always available during office hours or email to answer questions. She's been encouraged to take on leadership positions in clubs, sports and the arts. We couldn't be happier with her experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 28 Reviews
2.0 other
4/28/2024
I attended St. Albans daycare, Beauvoir, Lower, Middle and finally left after sophomore year of upper school. What I can say about Cathedral is that it was an extremely cold, cruel, and unfair school. Favoritism was doled out to certain students based on who their parents were or what they donated....
5.0 parent
5/29/2018
The Upper School is off-the-charts good, with uncompromising standards. Rigorous and competitive, but nurturing at the same time. The sisterhood, sense of community and outstanding upperclassmen role models have been fantastic for our daughter. It's not a place for shrinking violets; Type A personal...
3.0 other
11/30/2017
I was a student at NCS and I wish my parents had made another decision for my schooling. While the academics were good, I was unhappy, stressed and socially tormented, and so were many of my classmates. I think that there are many other good schools in the DC area with happier students.
3.0 parent
9/25/2017
If we had to do it all over again we would not send our daughter here. We are just waiting for it to be over. This year we have a harkness mah teacher. No structure, no sullabus, no teaching . My daughter is crying in her room in despair because she doesn't know what is going on. A tutor doesn't hel...

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National Cathedral School is a private Episcopal school for students in grades 4-12 located at 3612 Woodley Rd NW in Washington, DC. Annual tuition is $56,920. The school has a total enrollment of 597 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. National Cathedral School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1450 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $2,620,913. Discover additional schools in the area, like Edmund Burke School, Maret School, St. Albans School, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near National Cathedral School.

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