This included the construction of a state-of-the-art athletic facility and gymnasium, as well as the conversion of the old 1945 gym into the Devine Performing Arts Center, containing classroom space, faculty offices, and a theater with seating for 400.

The school attempts to create an academically challenging curriculum that offers classes in a range of subjects, including 26 Advanced Placement courses.

[3] In 2024, roughly one-third of the graduating class achieved commendation or higher honors from the National Merit Scholar program.

[4] Each student who has graduated from St. Anselm's Abbey School since its founding has been accepted to and attended an accredited four-year college or university.

In a December 2006 online discussion, Washington Post columnist and Challenge Index creator Jay Mathews said, "Saint Anselm's Abbey in NE D.C. has one of the highest ratings in the country, far above most private schools I know.

The largest and most noticeable upgrade is to the school entrance, which now has a new reception area and office space for student-teacher consultations.

St. Anselm's competes in the Potomac Valley Athletic Conference at the middle school and varsity levels in several sports each season.

In the school's history, the Panthers have won 81 conference championships in basketball, soccer, baseball, tennis, cross country, swimming, and track and field.

[citation needed] The It's Academic team is nationally ranked, with members often participating in televised quiz bowl tournaments hosted at various schools.