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Best District Of Columbia Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 64 private daycares & preschools serving 10,395 students in District Of Columbia.

The private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia include Holy Trinity School, Sidwell Friends School, and British International School of Washington.

The average tuition cost is $25,111, which is lower than the District Of Columbia average tuition cost of $27,583.

39% of private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 64
# Students Served: 10,395

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 64
# Students Served: 10,395

District Of Columbia Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

64

Private Schools

10,395

Students

$25,111

Avg. Tuition

15

Avg. Class Size

55%

Students of Color

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia?

The private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia include Holy Trinity School, Sidwell Friends School, and British International School of Washington.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in District Of Columbia?

64 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 $25,111, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $27,583.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia?

District Of Columbia private daycares & preschools are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average of 50%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?

39% of private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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