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Best District Of Columbia Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 7,432 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 of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia include Maret School, National Cathedral School, and Sidwell Friends School.
The average tuition cost is $40,214, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $28,047.
48% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 21

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia (2026)

National Presbyterian School Photo
National Presbyterian School
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
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The River School Photo
The River School
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
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St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo
St. Anselm's Abbey School
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students
Sports: 13
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
4501 South Dakota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
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Edmund Burke School Photo
Edmund Burke School
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)
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Map of Beauvoir The National Cathedral Continuation School
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
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The Field School Photo
The Field School
Gr: 6-12 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 28
2301 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5800
(1)
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Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Photo
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 72
All-girls (Catholic)
1524 35th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3350
(1)
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Maret School Photo
Maret School
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)
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Map of National Cathedral School
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
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St. Albans School Photo
St. Albans School
Gr: 4-12 | 576 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 10
All-boys (Episcopal)
Mount St Alban
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6440
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Map of Sidwell Friends School
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
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Templeton Academy DC
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 9
406 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
(5)
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Washington International School Photo
Washington International School
Gr: NS-12 | 890 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
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Aidan Montessori School Photo
Aidan Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
2700 27th Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 387-2700
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Map of Bishop John T Walker School For Boys
Bishop John T Walker School For Boys
Gr: K-5 | 60 students
All-boys (Episcopal)
3640 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 678-1515
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Capitol Hill Day School Photo
Capitol Hill Day School
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)
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Lowell School Photo
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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St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School Photo
St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6
Episcopal
4700 Whitehaven Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-2805
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Sheridan School Photo
Sheridan School
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)
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Map of Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC)
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC)
Gr: NS-PK | 125 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
10th & Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20560
(202) 716-3512
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia include Maret School, National Cathedral School, and Sidwell Friends School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in District Of Columbia?
21 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in District Of Columbia.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in District Of Columbia?
The average tuition cost is $40,214, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $28,047.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) 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 National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
48% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).
21
Private Schools
7,432
Students
$40,214
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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