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Best District Of Columbia Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children serving 949 students in District Of Columbia. You can also find more schools membership associations in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in District Of Columbia include Howard University Early Learning Program and Holy Trinity School.
The average acceptance rate is 54%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average acceptance rate of 50%.
44% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in District Of Columbia (2026)

Holy Trinity School Photo
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)
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Howard University Early Learning Program
Gr: NS-K | 52 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
531 College St Nw
Washington, DC 20059
(202) 806-7102
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Annunciation 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)
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Clara Muhammad School
Gr: K | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool (Islamic)
2313 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-1090
(1)
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Dot Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
800 Independence Ave Sw
Washington, DC 20591
(202) 267-7672
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Just Us Kids
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
625 Indiana Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 353-3300
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Lowell School
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
1640 Kalmia Road NW
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
(11)
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The Preparatory School Of D.c.
Gr: K-8 | 24 students
Christian
4302 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-5080
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Map of Randall Hyland Private School
Randall Hyland Private School
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
Daycare / Preschool
4339 Bowen Rd Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-2966
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in District Of Columbia include Howard University Early Learning Program and Holy Trinity School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children are located in District Of Columbia?
9 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children are located in District Of Columbia.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
44% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).
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Private Schools
949
Students
$16,764
Avg. Tuition
42%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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