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Most Selective Private Preschools in District Of Columbia

The average private preschool acceptance rate in District Of Columbia is 0% per year (2026-27).
The most selective school in District Of Columbia is Holy Trinity School, with an acceptance rate of 16%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # DC Schools Ranked: 8
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 16%–99%
  • DC School Avg.: 56%
  • National School Avg.: 87%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # DC Schools Ranked: 8
  • Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 16%–99%
  • DC School Avg.: 56%
  • National School Avg.: 87%
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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Holy Trinity School Photo
#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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Georgetown Day School Photo
#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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Aidan Montessori School Photo
#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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Washington International School Photo
#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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The River School Photo
#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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Georgetown Montessori School Photo
#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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Annunciation Catholic School Photo
#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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Montessori School Of Chevy Chase Photo
#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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