St. Anselm's Abbey School
Primary and Secondary EducationDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
St. Anselm’s Abbey School is an independent Catholic school for boys in grades 6 through 12, located in the District of Columbia. It educates about 265 students and is conducted by the monks of St. Anselm’s Abbey. The curriculum centers on a classical liberal arts tradition informed by Benedictine monastic practice, emphasizing rigorous scholarship within a Catholic framework. The campus sits on the northern edge of the Brookland neighborhood in Northeast DC, offering a calm environment that supports study and community. The school also emphasizes hospitality, inviting visitors to learn about its community and mission. As part of the independent school segment, it serves families seeking a single-sex secondary education with a classical approach. Its Benedictine heritage and monastic leadership shape its role within the district’s educational landscape. In March 2026, the school received the Michele Heidenberger Volunteer Award in recognition of decades of volunteer service. The organization is described as mid-sized, balancing a focus on academics with a community-centered environment.