For the 2025 school year, there are 10 montessori private preschools serving 580 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked montessori private preschool in District Of Columbia is Montessori School Of Chevy Chase.
The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private preschool average acceptance rate of 40%.
10% of montessori private preschools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked District Of Columbia Montessori Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Waterfront Academy![Waterfront Academy Photo - Elementary students exploring the microscope. Waterfront Academy Photo - Elementary students exploring the microscope.]()

Montessori School (Catholic)
703 D Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 484-0044
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 484-0044
Grades: PK-8
| 55 students
5312 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 362-6212
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 362-6212
Grades: NS-1
| 55 students
Aidan Montessori School![Aidan Montessori School Photo - Our outdoor learning environment. Aidan Montessori School Photo - Our outdoor learning environment.]()

Montessori School
2700 27th Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 387-2700
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 387-2700
Grades: NS-6
| 154 students
Auguste Montessori![Auguste Montessori Photo Auguste Montessori Photo]()

Montessori School
3600 Ellicott Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 237-1788
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 237-1788
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
Broad Branch Children's House
Montessori School
5608 Broad Branch Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 232-2233
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 232-2233
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
The Children's House Of Washington
Montessori School
3133 Dumbarton St Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-2551
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-2551
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
District Montessori
Montessori School
301 A St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 294-4799
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 294-4799
Grades: PK-K
| 51 students
Franklin Montessori School![Franklin Montessori School Photo - Friends enjoying the woods Franklin Montessori School Photo - Friends enjoying the woods]()

Montessori School
4473 Connecticut Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 966-7747
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 966-7747
Grades: PK-1
| 127 students
1041 Wisconsin Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-8058
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-8058
Grades: NS-1
| 32 students
3029 16th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-6803
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-6803
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked montessori private preschools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked montessori private preschools in District Of Columbia is Montessori School Of Chevy Chase.
How many montessori private preschools are located in District Of Columbia?
10 montessori private preschools are located in District Of Columbia.
How diverse are montessori private preschools in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia montessori private preschools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average of 50%.
What percentage of montessori private preschools are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
10% of montessori private preschools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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