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Best District Of Columbia Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) serving 230 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 Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in District Of Columbia include Dupont Park Adventist School and Ujamaa School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average acceptance rate of 50%.
33% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in District Of Columbia (2026-27)

Map of Dupont Park Adventist School
Dupont Park Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3942 Alabama Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 583-8500
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Map of Ujamaa School
Ujamaa School
Gr: K-9 | 63 students
1554 8th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 232-2997
(2)
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Map of The Monroe School
The Monroe School
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
601 50th St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-8350
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in District Of Columbia include Dupont Park Adventist School and Ujamaa School.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in District Of Columbia?
3 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in District Of Columbia.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
33% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
3
Private Schools
230
Students
$25,167
Avg. Tuition
100%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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