Best District Of Columbia Private Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) serving 7,421 students in District Of Columbia. You can also find more schools membership associations in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) in District Of Columbia include Georgetown Day School, National Cathedral School, and Gonzaga College High School.
The average tuition cost is $41,410, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $28,047.
47% of private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 17

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) in District Of Columbia (2026-27)

National Presbyterian School Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Presbyterian
4121 Nebraska Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-7569
The River School Photo
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
St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students
Sports: 13
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
4501 South Dakota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
Edmund Burke School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 48
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
(4)
Map of Beauvoir The National Cathedral Continuation School
Gr: PK-3 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
3500 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6485
Georgetown Day School Photo
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)
Gonzaga College High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Catholic)
19 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 336-7100
(5)
Maret School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 26
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
(1)
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Jewish
North Campus: 6045 16th St., NW; South Campus 4715 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-5737
(2)
Map of National Cathedral School
Gr: 4-12 | 599 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16
All-girls (Episcopal)
3612 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6300
Map of Sidwell Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,142 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Friends
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
Aidan Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
2700 27th Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 387-2700
Capitol Hill Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
210 South Carolina Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 355-4498
(1)
Lowell School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
1640 Kalmia Road NW
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
(11)
Map of Parkmont School
Gr: 6-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
4842 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-0740
(2)
Sheridan School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
4400 36th Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-7900
(4)
Washington School For Girls Photo
Gr: 3-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-girls (Catholic)
1865 Mississippi Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1113

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) in District Of Columbia include Georgetown Day School, National Cathedral School, and Gonzaga College High School.
How many private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) are located in District Of Columbia?
17 private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) are located in District Of Columbia.
How much do private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) cost in District Of Columbia?
The average tuition cost is $41,410, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $28,047.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
47% of private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS-MDDC) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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