St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School Profile

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St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School is a co-educational day school in Northwest Washington, D.C. that serves students from Age 3 to Grade 8 across two campuses. Grounded in the values and beliefs of an Episcopal education, St. Patrick’s strives to create a diverse and inclusive learning community that develops students of integrity, empathy, and purpose.

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School Facts

At a Glance

Location: Washington, D.C.
School Type: Independent Day School
Grades Served: Pre-School through Grade 8
Gender: Co-Educational
Enrollment: Approximately 465 students
Our Community: Approximately 40% students of color
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal
Tuition: Approximately $40,000-$50,000 depending on grade level (2026-27)

School Overview

Academics

St. Patrick’s student-centered approach to academics incorporates project- and inquiry-based learning throughout the curriculum, empowering students of all ages to build skills, discover new passions, and engage in creative problem-solving.

Pre-Kindergarten Program

St. Patrick’s Pre-Kindergarten Program consists of four self-contained classrooms, two in PK3 and two in PK4. Each classroom is led by a head teacher and an assistant teacher who work together to design a curriculum that meets each child where they are.
Pre-Kindergarten children at St. Patrick’s are engaged daily in a comprehensive play-based curriculum that emphasizes cognitive development, fine- and gross-motor physical development, and social and emotional development.
St. Patrick’s also offers daycare for infants and toddlers ages six weeks to three years through their Infant-Toddler Center.

Lower School (K-3)

In one of three homeroom classes at each grade level, Lower School students at St. Patrick’s study Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies with their homeroom teacher.
Lower School students also take a variety of special classes that range in length and meeting frequency. Special subjects include:

Science
Art
Music
Physical Education
Library
Religion
Spanish

Upper Elementary School (4-5)

The Upper Elementary curriculum at St. Patrick’s builds on the subjects established in Lower School and is designed to support the unique developmental needs of children transitioning from the youngest grades to Middle School.
Grade 5 students also begin to take formal Health classes taught by a combination of school counselors, nurses, and science teachers.

Middle School (6-8)

St. Patrick’s Middle School curriculum consists of Humanities, Mathematics, Science, and Spanish, in addition to a variety of special-subject classes.
Special subjects include:

Religion
Health
Service Learning
Study Skills
Art
Music

Signature Programs

Sustainability Program

St. Patrick’s Sustainability Program integrates environmental themes, content, and skill-building into the school’s curriculum, as well as provides opportunities for students to take part in preserving the natural environment.
St. Patrick’s is the only school in Washington, D.C. to have an Eco-Schools USA certification and has a designated Garden & Outdoor Learning Space where students can use tools, learn about food systems, and watch plants grow throughout the year.

Visual & Performing Arts

Creative expression is intentionally encouraged at St. Patrick’s and building students’ confidence in their artistic abilities is central to the curriculum.
St. Patrick’s arts facilities include three art studios, three music classrooms, and two Design & Collaboration Labs, one for students and one for teachers.

Student Support

Learning Support

Lower School students at St. Patrick’s are supported with reading and math by working in small groups with learning specialists based on student needs.
St. Patrick’s Middle School Learning Resources Program provides additional academic and organizational support to students in Grades 6-8 who demonstrate specific needs, with the opportunity for students to work with learning specialists individually or in small groups outside of whole-group classroom instruction.
Middle School students at St. Patrick’s also have access to the MacArthur Campus Writing & Learning Center, which offers students instruction, guidance, and feedback on written work.

High School Placement

St. Patrick’s High School Placement team is composed of the Head of School, Associate Head of School/Head of Middle School, and Director of Secondary School Placement. The team begins working with students and their families in the Spring of 7th Grade, helping each student find the best fit school for the next step in their educational journey.

Community

Faith-Based Service Learning

All students at St. Patrick’s engage in a service learning curriculum that is grounded in the school’s Episcopal identity.
In addition, Grade 7 students participate in a service learning class in which they learn about how to make a positive difference in their communities through experiential learning, service projects, fundraising, advocacy, and reflection.

Athletics

Physical education classes are part of the regular program for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 6. In addition, students in Grades 4 and 5 have the opportunity to participate in intramural team sports including developmental lacrosse, soccer, and basketball.
Students in Grades 7 and 8 at St. Patrick’s are required to participate in a sport. Grades 7 and 8 students play in the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) at the varsity level, with the opportunity to compete against schools that are not in the CAC as well.
St. Patrick’s has teams every year for:

Soccer
Cross Country
Basketball
Lacrosse
Baseball
Track and Field

Best-Fit Considerations

Student Fit

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School may be a strong fit for students who are:

Community-oriented and excited by environmental and service learning opportunities
Seeking a creative, project-based learning environment

Family Considerations

Families should consider whether St. Patrick’s two campuses, integrated arts curriculum, and athletics program fit their needs.

HCC Visit Insights

From our perspective, St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School stands out due to its rigorous yet nurturing academic environment and mission to develop students of empathy and purpose. St. Patrick’s Sustainability Program is a signature strength, in addition to the school’s athletics program that emphasizes respect and sportsmanship. As always, the right match depends on a student’s needs, goals, and readiness for the school environment.

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