Top 5 Best District Of Columbia Private Preschools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 private preschools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) serving 3,881 students in District Of Columbia. You can also find more schools membership associations in District Of Columbia.
The best top ranked belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) private preschools in District Of Columbia include The River School, Beauvoir The National Cathedral Continuation School and Sidwell Friends School.
The average acceptance rate is 42%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private preschool average acceptance rate of 69%.
40% of private preschools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Friends).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia (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
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
Lowell School
Lowell School Photo
(10)
1640 Kalmia Road NW
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
Sidwell Friends School
(Friends)
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 1,142 students
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
Grades: NS-12
| 899 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
210 South Carolina Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-2244
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School Photo
(Episcopal)
4700 Whitehaven Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-2805
Grades: NS-8
| students
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
Daycare / Preschool
Nmnh 10th & Constitution Ave Nw Rm. Ce-g50
Washington, DC 20560
(202) 633-1399
Grades: PK-K
| 184 students

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