Top 10 Best District Of Columbia Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 66 private daycares & preschools serving 11,031 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia include The River School, Christian Family Montessori and Sidwell Friends School.
The average tuition cost is $26,524, which is lower than the District Of Columbia average tuition cost of $27,484.
41% of private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked District Of Columbia Private Daycares & Preschools (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
Montessori School Of Washington DC
Montessori School Of Washington DC Photo - The Montessori Schoolof Washington is a small, nurturing environment for children ages two to six, where the curriculum is based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
(14)
4380 Macarthur Blvd NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 338-1557
Grades: NS-PK
| 25 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
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
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
Howard University Early Learning Program
Daycare / Preschool
531 College St Nw
Washington, DC 20059
(202) 806-7102
Grades: NS-K
| 52 students
Lowell School
Lowell School Photo
(10)
1640 Kalmia Road NW
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 357 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
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
Academia De La Recta Porta Icds
(Christian)
7614 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 726-8737
Grades: PK-12
| 47 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
Auguste Montessori
Auguste Montessori Photo
Montessori School
3600 Ellicott Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 237-1788
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
BIDKids Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1300 New York Ave NW
Washington, DC 20577
(202) 623-3600
Grades: NS-PK
| students
The Bridges Academy
(1)
6119 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 829-1901
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Broad Branch Children's House
Montessori School
5608 Broad Branch Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 232-2233
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
210 South Carolina Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-2244
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
1217 West Virginia Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
Child Development Center at the Dept. of Labor
Daycare / Preschool
200 Constitution Ave NW #1450
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 693-7979
Grades: NS-PK
| students
The Children's House Of Washington
Montessori School
3133 Dumbarton St Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-2551
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
Clara Muhammad School
Daycare / Preschool (Islamic)
(1)
2313 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-1090
Grades: K
| 25 students
Diplotots Too
Daycare / Preschool
600 19th St NW SA-17 FL2
Washington, DC 20522
(202) 485-6004
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Dot Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
800 Independence Ave Sw
Washington, DC 20591
(202) 267-7672
Grades: PK-K
| 12 students
Dupont Park Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3942 Alabama Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 583-8500
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
Franklin Montessori School
Franklin Montessori School Photo - Friends enjoying the woods
Montessori School
4473 Connecticut Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 966-7747
Grades: NS-K
| 103 students
The French Maternal School
Daycare / Preschool
3115 P St Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-0183
Grades: PK-K
| 64 students
Georgetown Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
1041 Wisconsin Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-8058
Grades: PK-K
| 39 students
Holy Comforter/st Cyprian School
(Catholic)
1503 East Capitol St.
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
711 N Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Grades: PK-7
| 168 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia include The River School, Christian Family Montessori and Sidwell Friends School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in District Of Columbia?
66 private daycares & preschools are located in District Of Columbia.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in District Of Columbia?
The average tuition cost is $26,524, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $27,484.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia private daycares & preschools are approximately 49% minority students, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average of 46%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
41% of private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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