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

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children serving 784 students in District Of Columbia. You can also find more schools membership associations in District Of Columbia.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in District Of Columbia include Lowell School and Holy Trinity School.
The average acceptance rate is 54%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 47%.
75% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School Photo - Holy Trinity School, 1325 36th Street, NW Washington, DC 20007
(Catholic)
(1)
1325 36th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-2339
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lowell School
Lowell School Photo - Students at every grade-level enjoy hands-on STEAM education.
(11)
1640 Kalmia Road NW
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Annunciation Catholic School
Annunciation Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten LOVES to read in their tent!
(Catholic)
(1)
3810 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 460-9076
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Preparatory School Of D.c.
(Christian)
4302 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-5080
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Tuition listed

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