Top 20 Best District Of Columbia Private Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 68 private elementary schools serving 15,303 students in District Of Columbia, DC.
The top ranked private elementary schools in District Of Columbia, DC include St. Anselm's Abbey School, The River School and St. Augustine Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $29,363, which is same as the District Of Columbia private elementary school average tuition cost of $29,363.
53% of private elementary schools in District Of Columbia, DC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked District Of Columbia Private Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The River School
The River School Photo - The River School's unique co-teaching model pairs a master`s level educator with a speech-language pathologist in each classroom. Our thematic curriculum is designed to enliven learning across the domains, building each year as a student moves through our Preschool, Elementary and now Upper Elementary Programs. Children thrive in an environment of experiential and collaborative learning.
4880 Macarthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3554
Grades: NS-5
| 246 students
St. Anselm's Abbey School
St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo - Our rigorous curriculum is second to none. You will take 7APs to graduate from our school. Students receive over $5 million dollars in merit scholarships to college each year.
All-boys (Catholic)
4501 South Dakota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
Grades: 6-12
| 247 students
Edmund Burke School
Edmund Burke School Photo - 6th Grade Core - Fall 2022
(2)
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Grades: 6-12
| 315 students
Fusion Academy Washington D.C.
Fusion Academy Washington D.C. Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
2000 Florida Ave. NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
National Presbyterian School
National Presbyterian School Photo - National Presbyterian School is located in Northwest, DC, near the Tenleytown Metro stop and shares a 12 acre campus with National Presbyterian Church.
(Presbyterian)
4121 Nebraska Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-7569
Grades: NS-6
| 300 students
3500 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6485
Grades: PK-3
| 374 students
Blessed Sacrament School (DC)
Blessed Sacrament School (DC) Photo
(Catholic)
5841 Chevy Chase Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 966-6682
Grades: K-8
| 504 students
British International School of Washington
British International School of Washington Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
(703) 829-3700
Grades: PK-12
| 590 students
Christian Family Montessori
Christian Family Montessori Photo
Montessori School (Christian)
(2)
201 Allison St., NW, Suite B
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-1520
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
The Field School
The Field School Photo
(1)
2301 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5839
Grades: 6-12
| 352 students
Georgetown Day School
Georgetown Day School Photo
(2)
4200 Davenport Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
Grades: PK-12
| 1,050 students
Holy Redeemer School Kensington
(Catholic)
Po Box 29260
Washington, DC 20017
(301) 942-3701
Grades: PK-8
| 395 students
Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School Photo - Holy Trinity School, 1325 36th Street, NW Washington, DC 20007
(Catholic)
(1)
1325 36th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-2339
Grades: PK-8
| 341 students
The Lab School Of Washington
Special Education School
4759 Reservoir Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2224
Grades: 1-12
| 329 students
Lowell School
Lowell School Photo
(10)
1640 Kalmia Road NW
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
Maret School
Maret School Photo - Upper School students gather in the Theatre weekly for Convocation, a meeting run by Student Council.
(1)
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Grades: K-12
| 659 students
North Campus: 6045 16th St., NW; South Campus 4715 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-5737
Grades: PK-8
| 509 students
Montessori School Of Chevy Chase
Montessori School Of Chevy Chase Photo - We love our school!
Montessori School
(1)
5312 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 362-6212
Grades: NS-1
| 55 students
National Cathedral School
All-girls (Episcopal)
3612 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6300
Grades: 4-12
| 595 students
St. Albans School
St. Albans School Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
Mount St Alban
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6440
Grades: 4-12
| 576 students
St. Augustine Catholic School
St. Augustine Catholic School Photo - Elementary student
(Catholic)
1421 V Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-2608
Grades: 1-9
| 182 students
Sidwell Friends School
(Friends)
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 1,142 students
Templeton Academy DC
Templeton Academy DC Photo - Biology students doing a biodiversity study in Rock Creek Park.
(4)
406 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
Grades: NS-12
| 899 students
Academia De La Recta Porta Icds
(Christian)
7614 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 726-8737
Grades: PK-12
| 47 students
62 T St NE
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 269-3186
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Aidan Montessori School
Aidan Montessori School Photo - Aidan's elementary students present their Science Fair Projects
Montessori School
2700 27th Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 387-2700
Grades: NS-6
| 154 students
Annunciation Catholic School
Annunciation Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten LOVES to read in their tent!
(Catholic)
(1)
3810 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 362-1408
Grades: PK-8
| 118 students
Bishop John T Walker School For Boys
All-boys (Episcopal)
3640 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 678-1515
Grades: K-5
| 73 students
Bishop John T. Walker School For Boys
All-boys (Episcopal)
1801 Mississippe Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1515
Grades: K-5
| 83 students
The Bridges Academy
(1)
6119 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 829-1901
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
210 South Carolina Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-2244
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
Capitol Learning Academy
Montessori School
725 8th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 878-6917
Grades: K-4
| 6 students
1217 West Virginia Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
Cornerstone Schools Of Washington, DC
(Christian)
3742 Ely Place, SE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 575-0027
Grades: K-12
| 162 students
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District Of Columbia Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 785-0181
Grades: NS-PK
| students
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
Holy Redeemer Catholic School (Closed 2017)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1135 New Jersey Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-5789
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Holy Temple Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
439 12th Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-8364
Grades: PK-8
| 72 students
Kingsbury Day School (Closed 2022)
Special Education School
5000 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-5555
Grades: PK-12
| 93 students
4301 Harewood Rd NE
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-1087
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
1240 Randolph St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 234-3210
Grades: NS-5
| 56 students
6008 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Grades: NS-8
| 217 students
1604 Morris Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-4999
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
3740 Ely Pl., S.e.
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 584-4278
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
2019 Rhode Island Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-5394
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
St. Gabriel School (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
510 Webster St NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-9212
Grades: K-8
| 172 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in District Of Columbia, DC?
The top ranked private elementary schools in District Of Columbia, DC include St. Anselm's Abbey School, The River School and St. Augustine Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in District Of Columbia, DC?
68 private elementary schools are located in District Of Columbia, DC.
How much do private elementary schools cost in District Of Columbia, DC?
The average tuition cost is $29,363, which is same as the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $29,363.
How diverse are private elementary schools in District Of Columbia, DC?
District Of Columbia, DC private elementary schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is same as the District Of Columbia private school average of 47%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia, DC?
53% of private elementary schools in District Of Columbia, DC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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