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Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School

  • LocationWashington, DC
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 512 students
  • SponsorSisters of the Visitation

All-female

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Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School is an all-girls Catholic school in Washington, DC, sponsored by the Sisters of the Visitation and guided by Salesian Spirituality. Its Campus Ministry page lists a daily Prayer and Mass, a monthly all-school Mass, and confession during Advent and Lent. Theology is taken in all four years, each class has an annual retreat, and students complete 80 hours of Christian service before graduating.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miHoly Trinity Catholic Church: 0.2 mi1Epiphany Catholic Church: 0.7 mi2Saint Stephens Catholic Church: 1.0 mi3Our Lady Queen of the Americas Roman Catholic Church: 1.2 mi4Saint Thomas Apostle Catholic Church: 1.4 mi5Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church: 1.4 mi6Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Trinity Catholic Church — 0.2 mi · 1315 36th Street Northwest, Washington
  2. Epiphany Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 2712 Dumbarton Street Northwest
  3. Saint Stephens Catholic Church — 1.0 mi
  4. Our Lady Queen of the Americas Roman Catholic Church — 1.2 mi
  5. Saint Thomas Apostle Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 2665 Woodley Road Northwest
  6. Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 4835 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

59 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (Monthly all-school Mass; the school reports nine all-school Masses a year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monthly All-school Mass”
      An all-school Mass is held monthly.
      “Confession Advent Lent By appointment”
      Confession is listed for Advent and Lent, and by appointment.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Confession is listed for Advent and Lent, and by appointment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession Advent Lent By appointment”
      Confession is listed for Advent and Lent, and by appointment.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration is listed among campus spiritual life offerings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rosary Adoration Retreats”
      Adoration is listed among the campus spiritual life offerings; no frequency is stated.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Prayer & Mass 7:55 a.m. Preparation of the Day Lunch Mass 3:05 p.m. Afternoon Examen”
      The campus ministry page lists a Daily Prayer & Mass and a Lunch Mass.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology I through IV are listed for the freshman through senior years, one course per year; four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Curriculum | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/academics/our-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FRESHMAN YEAR Theology I: Scripture and the Revelation of Jesus Christ”
      Theology I is required in the freshman year.
      “SENIOR YEAR Theology IV: Bioethics & Moral Decision Making”
      Theology IV is required in the senior year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The Theology Department states that it follows the U.S. Bishops' curriculum framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Education | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/religious-education · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Theology Department follows the U.S. Bishop’s curriculum framework in the context of Salesian Spirituality”
      The Theology Department follows the U.S. bishops' curriculum framework.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Theology IV, Bioethics and Moral Decision Making, is an ethics course required of seniors.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious Education | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/religious-education · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The senior curriculum focuses on ethics and moral decision-making.”
      The senior theology course focuses on ethics and moral decision-making.
    2. Our Curriculum | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/academics/our-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “SENIOR YEAR Theology IV: Bioethics & Moral Decision Making”
      Theology IV is required in the senior year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The curriculum page states that in every discipline students deepen their faith and knowledge.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Curriculum | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/academics/our-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In every discipline, students deepen their faith and knowledge and discover what they are capable of”
      The curriculum page states that faith and knowledge are deepened in every discipline.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Every class has an annual retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Traditions | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/student-life/traditions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every class has an annual retreat that facilitates class bonding and spiritual reflection.”
      Every class, freshman through senior, has an annual retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (The spiritual life page states one campus minister; the Director of Christian Service is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “1 campus minister”
      The school lists one campus minister.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily prayer and meditation in class, and daily Mass, are described.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Education | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/religious-education · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “through daily prayer and meditation in class, at daily mass, on retreats, and on service trips”
      The Theology Department describes daily prayer in class and daily Mass as part of the school day.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (80 required hours over four years (15, 15, 25, and 25 hours by year).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students complete at least 80 hours of Christian service before graduating”
      All students must complete at least 80 hours of Christian service before graduating.
      “Freshman Year 15 hours Sophomore Year 15 hours Junior Year 25 hours Senior Year 25 hours”
      Required service hours are 15, 15, 25, and 25 by year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology III includes Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Education | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/religious-education · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology III: Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Christ and Catholic Social Teaching”
      The junior theology course includes Catholic social teaching.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The Praxis Project, VAMOS tutoring, and the Ignatian Family Teach In for Justice are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious Education | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/religious-education · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Praxis Project allows all juniors to be servant leaders and explore social justice through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching”
      All juniors take part in the Praxis Project on social justice.
    2. Christian Service | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service Projects VAMOS Tutoring Salesian Service in the City Ignatian Family Teach In for Justice”
      Justice and service projects listed include VAMOS Tutoring and the Ignatian Family Teach In for Justice.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Daily Prayer & Mass is listed on the campus ministry page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Daily Prayer & Mass 7:55 a.m. Preparation of the Day Lunch Mass 3:05 p.m. Afternoon Examen”
      The campus ministry page lists a Daily Prayer & Mass and a Lunch Mass.
  • Theology is required in all four years, and the curriculum includes Catholic social teaching and a senior ethics course.
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Curriculum | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/academics/our-curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “FRESHMAN YEAR Theology I: Scripture and the Revelation of Jesus Christ”
      Theology I is required in the freshman year.
      “SENIOR YEAR Theology IV: Bioethics & Moral Decision Making”
      Theology IV is required in the senior year.
    2. Religious Education | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/religious-education · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology III: Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Christ and Catholic Social Teaching”
      The junior theology course includes Catholic social teaching.
  • Students must complete 80 hours of Christian service before graduating, and every class has an annual retreat.
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Service | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/christian-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students complete at least 80 hours of Christian service before graduating”
      All students must complete at least 80 hours of Christian service before graduating.
    2. Traditions | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/student-life/traditions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every class has an annual retreat that facilitates class bonding and spiritual reflection.”
      Every class, freshman through senior, has an annual retreat.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry & Salesian Programs, Georgetown Visitation

  • Address: 1524 Thirty-fifth Street NW, Washington, DC 20007-2785
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: visi.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, visi.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Junior RetreatOff campus
    Annual, junior class
    Class-wide retreat held at Camp Maria on Breton Bay.
    visi.org
  • Class retreats
    Annual, each class
    Every class has an annual retreat; the freshman, sophomore, and senior retreats are described on the traditions page.
    visi.org

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Daily Prayer & Mass and Lunch MassOn campus
    Daily (school days); Mass times are not published
    Daily Prayer & Mass and a Lunch Mass are listed on the campus ministry calendar.
    visi.org
  • Mother-daughter rosary by candlelightOn campus
    Mothers and daughters join the Sisters in the Quad to recite the rosary by candlelight.
    visi.org
  • Father-Daughter and Mother-Daughter Mass & Brunch
    Two annual events
    Annual Mass and brunch events, one with fathers and one with mothers.
    visi.org

Service 4

  • Praxis Project
    Junior year
    Small groups research and advocate for a social justice issue through the lens of Catholic social teaching.
    visi.org
  • VAMOS Tutoring
    Tutoring service project listed among the school's service projects.
    visi.org
  • Ignatian Family Teach In for Justice
    Justice service project listed among the school's service projects.
    visi.org
  • Christian Service program
    Dozens of service projects sponsored each year in the local area, across the country, and beyond the country's borders.
    visi.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Campus Ministry | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Daily Prayer & Mass 7:55 a.m. Preparation of the Day Lunch Mass 3:05 p.m. Afternoon Examen”
    The campus ministry page lists a Daily Prayer & Mass and a Lunch Mass.
  2. Spiritual Life | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1 campus minister”
    The school lists one campus minister.
  3. Salesian Spirituality | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/spiritual-life/salesian-spirituality · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “alive in our classrooms, hallways, and Chapel”
    The school has a chapel.
    “alive in our classrooms, hallways, and Chapel”
    The school has a chapel.
  4. Contact Us | Georgetown Visitation Preparatory Schoolvisi.org/admissions/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1524 Thirty-fifth Street NW, Washington, DC 20007-2785”
    The school's address is 1524 Thirty-fifth Street NW, Washington, DC 20007-2785.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
94 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.1 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Washington, DC
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)512
Students in grades 9–12512
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio11.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Washington

His Eminence Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: adw.org, adw.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Washington. Its sponsor is Sisters of the Visitation.
What is Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School’s Compass Score?
88 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Compass Recommended?
Yes. Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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