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Lane-Johnston Building - LJ-108, Cafritz Refectory, St. Albans School Washington, DC
17:00-18:30 US & Canada Eastern Time STA_Admissions@StAlbansSchool.org Website
Headmaster's Reception for Accepted Families.

School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall A-
Matriculation A-
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B+
Geo & Community A+
Reviews A-
St. Albans School is an Episcopal, college preparatory school for boys in Washington, DC. Founded in 1909, the School is located on the grounds of Washington National Cathedral, and is dedicated to fostering the spiritual, intellectual, and physical development of its students. St. Albans challenges its students to achieve excellence and to embrace responsibility, and it expects them to act always with honor and to respect and care for others.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$82,436
Enrollment
325
International Students
10%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$51 million
AP
16
Class Size
13
Boarding %
9

Matriculation


College Matriculation

(2021-2025)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#2 Columbia University 1 +
#2 Harvard College 1 +
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +
#5 Yale University 1 +
LAC #1 Williams College 1 +
#6 Stanford University 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 +

Academics

AP Courses

(16)
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
French Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
French Language and Culture
Latin
Physics 2
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Calculus BC
United States History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
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Sports

(15)
Baseball
Basketball
Climbing
Crew
Cross Country
Diving
Baseball
Basketball
Climbing
Crew
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(9)
Robotics
Entrepreneurship
Fishing
NFL Club
Science Bowl
Model U.N.
Robotics
Entrepreneurship
Fishing
NFL Club
Science Bowl
Model U.N.
Knitting
Music Appreciation
Astronomy
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Arts

(19)
Acting
Choral
Directing
Music
Music Theory
Public Speaking
Acting
Choral
Directing
Music
Music Theory
Public Speaking
Stagecraft
Theater
Theater Design
Ceramics
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Studio Art
Art
Design
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Basic Info

All-boys
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1909
Campus Size: 59 acres
Boarding Rate: 9%
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal

Application Info

Deadline: 11/30
Interview: On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
SSAT: 6256
ISEE: 90165
Recommended
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Sanford School United States Flag
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Reviews

A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
12/27/2023
Reviews from other languages
St. Albans is a renowned boarding school for boys with a century of history. The school is located in the northwest of Washington D.C., near the 59-acre Washington National Cathedral. It is only a half-hour drive from the nearest Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and approximately 40 minutes from Dulles International Airport. The location offers convenient transportation and is close to the city center. The school aims for students to achieve excellent academic goals and attain first-class athletic and artistic accomplishments. As an Episcopal school, it places great emphasis on moral and spiritual education.

A distinctive feature of the school's admissions is its 'need-blind' policy. The school strives to ensure that any qualified boy can receive an education there, regardless of his family's ability to pay.

The school's performing arts program has a close collaboration with the National Cathedral School. Students from both schools can choose to perform in an orchestra starting from 4th grade. In grades 7-8, they will have opportunities to come together in drama classes, stage plays, and musical ensembles (such as the junior high chorus).

The school is also very strong in sports. Inter-scholastic sports offered include baseball, basketball, crew, cross country, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming & diving, track & field, tennis, and wrestling. Additionally, boys have the chance to participate in intramural sports and outdoor activities (Voyageur) organized in collaboration with the National Cathedral School for Girls.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
08/15/2023
Reviews from other languages
St. Albans School data: 590 students, student-teacher ratio 1:7, 10% international students, 5% boarding students, 75% of teachers hold advanced degrees. St. Albans School is a renowned boys' school founded in the autumn of 1909. The school's founder was Harriett Lane Johnston, who initially provided education for boys in the National Cathedral choir. The school is dedicated to creating a loving atmosphere. It cultivates students' moral values and social consciousness through academic programs, as well as spiritual, artistic, and athletic endeavors, hoping this philosophy becomes widely recognized to benefit humanity. Initially, the school had only 59 boys; now it has nearly 570 boys, offering courses for grades 4 through 12, with over 20 alumni becoming National Cathedral choir singers. Since its establishment, the school has emphasized helping students thrive and become capable individuals to face a competitive society. The school's philosophy is to enable St. Albans boys to develop good character from kindness, open-mindedness, and standards concretized by the school's ethical conduct. The school's high school division (grades 9-12) offers core curricula in humanities, science, and arts. Some of the stained glass in the school's dining hall and chapel was created by the students themselves. The school has a friendly atmosphere, and the names of all graduates are listed on the dining hall walls. Years later, when they bring their descendants to the school, they can proudly point to their names, recall, and tell them about their time at St. Albans.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
06/13/2023
Reviews from other languages
St. Albans Middle School is a middle school located in Louisiana, USA. The school offers a wide range of curriculum options, covering various fields such as humanities, social sciences, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and focuses on cultivating students' practical abilities and innovative thinking. St. Albans Middle School also boasts a very strong faculty, with teachers who possess high professional competence and rich teaching experience, capable of providing comprehensive educational guidance and support to students. Furthermore, the school places great importance on students' individual development and the cultivation of social responsibility, actively encouraging students to participate in various community service and volunteer activities. It also provides students with a rich array of arts, sports, and cultural activities, enabling them to develop holistically while also gaining more social and experiential opportunities.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
09/21/2022
Reviews from other languages
A prestigious all-boys school located in downtown DC, the capital. Most students come from families of government officials in Washington. The school places a strong emphasis on STEM courses, and its Political Science program is particularly strong. Sports activities, especially rowing and baseball, are excellent.
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Frequently Ask Questions about St. Albans School

Tell me a bit about St. Albans School.
St. Albans School is All-boys private boarding school located in District of Columbia, US. It was founded 1909 , and currently has about 325 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.stalbansschool.org.
Does St. Albans School have rigorous academic requirements?
St. Albans School is offering 16 AP courses.

St. Albans School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do St. Albans School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 3.9% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 4.55% go to top 25, and about 1.52% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for St. Albans School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, St. Albans School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for St. Albans School?
The total fee for St. Albans School in 2024 is $82,436 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at sta_admissions@cathedral.org .
Where is St. Albans School located?
St. Albans School is located in the State of District of Columbia of USA.
How popular is St. Albans School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, St. Albans School is among the most popular schools, within top 163 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also St. Albans School has been favorited by 156 users.
How do I complete an application for St. Albans School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about St. Albans School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit St. Albans School’s official site: http://www.stalbansschool.org or call them at 202-537-6440.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for St. Albans School?
The overall rating for St. Albans School is A-.

The section ratings of St. Albans School are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews

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