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Best District Of Columbia Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 21 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 7,507 students in District Of Columbia. You can also find more schools membership associations in District Of Columbia.

The private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia include National Cathedral School, St. Anselm's Abbey School, and Maret School.

The average tuition cost is $40,774, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $27,705.

48% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

The River School Photo - The River School's unique co-teaching model pairs a master's level educator with a speech-language pathologist in each classroom. Our thematic curriculum is designed to enliven learning across the domains, building each year as a student moves through our Preschool, Elementary and Upper Elementary programs. Children thrive in an environment of experiential and collaborative learning.

St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo - Our rigorous curriculum is second to none. You will take 7APs to graduate from our school. Students receive over $5 million dollars in merit scholarships to college each year.

The Field School Photo - At Field, we empower students to choose colleges best suited for their talents and passions, and our college counseling team is dedicated to helping them find those great fits. The students in the Class of 2024 were accepted to 143 colleges and universities nationwide and internationally. View our website (fieldschool.org) to learn more about our graduates.

Edmund Burke School Photo - Graduation 2025

National Presbyterian School Photo - National Presbyterian School is located in Northwest, DC, near the Tenleytown Metro stop and shares a 12 acre campus with National Presbyterian Church.

Templeton Academy DC Photo - Biology students doing a biodiversity study in Rock Creek Park.

Washington School For Girls Photo - The Washington School for Girls develops confidence, competence, and compassion in young leaders.

Lowell School Photo - Students at every grade-level enjoy hands-on STEAM education.

St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School Photo

Washington International School Photo - The Primary School outdoor play area includes a field used for a variety of activities.

Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Photo - Georgetown Visitation is located on 23 acres in the heart of the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC.

Aidan Montessori School Photo - Our outdoor learning environment.

Maret School Photo - Upper School students gather in the Theatre weekly for Convocation, a meeting run by Student Council.

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