Most Selective Private Preschools in District Of Columbia (2026-27)

Show school map — District Of Columbia (acceptance rate range: 16%–99%, avg 56%)

Acceptance Rate Range: 16% 99% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 56%

Most Selective Private Preschools in District Of Columbia (2026-27)

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#1 Holy Trinity School

Gr: PK-8 | 326 students

Avg. class size: 8 students

Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8

Catholic

1325 36th St NW

Washington, DC 20007

(202) 337-2339

(1)

16%acceptance rate

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#2Georgetown Day School

Gr: PK-12 | 1,050 students

Avg. class size: 8 students

Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 26

4200 Davenport Street, NW

Washington, DC 20016

(202) 274-3200

(2)

24%acceptance rate

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#3Aidan Montessori School

Gr: NS-6 | 154 students

Avg. class size: 20 students

Extracurriculars: 8

Montessori School

2700 27th Street, Nw

Washington, DC 20008

(202) 387-2700

28%acceptance rate

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#4Washington International School

Gr: NS-12 | 903 students

Avg. class size: 15 students

Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4

Specialized Curriculum

3100 Macomb Street NW

Washington, DC 20008

(202) 243-1800

36%acceptance rate

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#5The River School

Gr: NS-5 | 185 students

Avg. class size: 12 students

Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8

Alternative School

4880 Macarthur Blvd NW

Washington, DC 20007

(202) 337-3554

70%acceptance rate

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#6Georgetown Montessori School

Gr: NS-1 | 32 students

Avg. class size: 12 students

Montessori School

1041 Wisconsin Ave Nw

Washington, DC 20007

(202) 337-8058

(1)

80%acceptance rate

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#7Annunciation Catholic School

Gr: PK-8 | 123 students

Avg. class size: 15 students

Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9

Catholic

3810 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Washington, DC 20016

(202) 460-9076

(1)

92%acceptance rate

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#8Montessori School Of Chevy Chase

Gr: NS-1 | 55 students

Avg. class size: 16 students

Extracurriculars: 4

Montessori School

5312 Connecticut Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20015

(202) 362-6212

(1)

99%acceptance rate

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What are the most selective private preschools in District Of Columbia?

The top ranked private preschools in District Of Columbia include Holy Trinity School, Georgetown Day School and Aidan Montessori School.

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