DMV - ALL Girls School - A Local Treasure

All-girls' schools offer gender tailored educational environments and the DMV has a strong and diverse collection of all-girls schools. Research suggests that girls in single-sex environments are more likely to have leadership opportunities, more likely to advance in STEM fields, more likely to participate in class discussions, and achieve higher standardized test scores. Beyond academics and leadership, all-girls' institutions cultivate strong mentorship cultures and lifelong peer networks. The unique sense of sisterhood forms a supportive community where students support rather than compete against one another. Teachers in these schools specialize in female development, tailoring their instructional methodologies to align with how young women learn and communicate best. 

The Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) metro area features numerous all-girls options, ranging from historic private institutions to specialized public charter options. These schools serve varying age groups, though there are no all-girl schools that run from K through 12 in the DMV. Several are associated with the Archdiocese of Washington Schools. Below are all-girls schools that are members of BSF and/or attend the Black Student Fund and Latino Student Fund School Fair.

Connelly School of the Holy Child
Dana Hall School (boarding)
Elizabeth Seton High School
Foxcroft School
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Holton-Arms School
National Cathedral School
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
The Academy of the Holy Cross
The Madeira School
Washington School for Girls
Westover School (boarding)

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Families interested in all-girls schools should visit International Coalition of Girls’ Schools and the below video from the International Coalition of Girls Schools: ICGS: The Girls' School Advantage (Short Version)

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