Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in District Of Columbia

The average private elementary school acceptance rate in District Of Columbia is 63% per year (2023).
The most selective school in District Of Columbia is Maret School, with an acceptance rate of 15%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 15% 95% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 63%

Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in District Of Columbia (2023)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Maret School
Maret School Photo - Upper School students gather in the Theatre weekly for Convocation, a meeting run by Student Council.
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 15%
Grades: K-12
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Rank: #22.
Sheridan School
Sheridan School Photo - Kindergartners and their 8th grade buddies love working together.
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: K-8
4400 36th Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-7900
Rank: #33.
The Field School
The Field School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
2301 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5839
Rank: #44.
Aidan Montessori School
Aidan Montessori School Photo - An Aidan Primary community at work.
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-6
2700 27th Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 387-2700
Rank: #55.
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.
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Grades: NS-5
4880 Macarthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3554
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
105 Pender Court (Headquarters)
Washington, DC 20001
(540) 693-0674
Rank: #77.
Annunciation Catholic School
Annunciation Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten LOVES to read in their tent!
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: PK-8
3810 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 362-1408
Rank: #88.
Washington School For Girls
Washington School For Girls Photo - The Washington School for Girls develops confidence, competence, and compassion in young leaders.
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 3-8
1901 Mississippi Ave Se Ste 203 2nd Fl
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1113

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