For the 2025-26 school year, there are 50 private preschools belonging to No Membership Association in District Of Columbia. You can also find more schools membership associations in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to No Membership Association in District Of Columbia include Holy Trinity School, Sidwell Friends School, and Georgetown Day School.
Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to No Membership Association in District Of Columbia (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The River School![The River School Photo - The River School offers an inviting, inclusive space for learning where children (18 months - Grade 5) are inspired to observe, wonder and experiment in a nurturing environment. We provide a strong academic foundation through creative, evidence-based teaching. Children are inspired to love learning, become critical thinkers, solve problems, and engage in meaningful inquiry. We are a caring, connected community. The River School Photo - The River School offers an inviting, inclusive space for learning where children (18 months - Grade 5) are inspired to observe, wonder and experiment in a nurturing environment. We provide a strong academic foundation through creative, evidence-based teaching. Children are inspired to love learning, become critical thinkers, solve problems, and engage in meaningful inquiry. We are a caring, connected community.]()

Alternative School
4880 Macarthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3554
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3554
Gr: NS-5 | 185 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4380 Macarthur Blvd NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 338-1557
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 338-1557
Gr: NS-PK | 25 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
National Presbyterian School![National Presbyterian School Photo - At National Presbyterian School, we focus on the foundational decade of childhoodto launch lives of purpose and compassion. National Presbyterian School Photo - At National Presbyterian School, we focus on the foundational decade of childhoodto launch lives of purpose and compassion.]()

(Presbyterian)
4121 Nebraska Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-7569
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-7569
Gr: NS-6 | 309 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
3500 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6485
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6485
Gr: PK-3 | 374 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 280-6780
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 280-6780
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Dupont Park Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3942 Alabama Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 583-8500
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 583-8500
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4200 Davenport Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
Gr: PK-12 | 1,050 student Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1325 36th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-2339
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-2339
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Howard University Early Learning Program
Daycare / Preschool
531 College St Nw
Washington, DC 20059
(202) 806-7102
Washington, DC 20059
(202) 806-7102
Gr: NS-K | 52 students Avg. class size: 17 students
1640 Kalmia Road NW
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
North Campus: 6045 16th St., NW; South Campus 4715 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-5737
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-5737
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5312 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 362-6212
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 362-6212
Gr: NS-1 | 55 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Augustine Catholic School![St. Augustine Catholic School Photo - Elementary student St. Augustine Catholic School Photo - Elementary student]()

(Catholic)
1421 V Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-2608
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-2608
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
422 3rd Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1618
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1618
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Sidwell Friends School
(Friends)
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 1,142 student Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Washington International School![Washington International School Photo - The Primary School outdoor play area includes a field used for a variety of activities. Washington International School Photo - The Primary School outdoor play area includes a field used for a variety of activities.]()

Special Program Emphasis
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
Gr: NS-12 | 890 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academia De La Recta Porta Icds
(Christian)
7614 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 726-8737
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 726-8737
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students
Aidan Montessori School![Aidan Montessori School Photo - Our outdoor learning environment. Aidan Montessori School Photo - Our outdoor learning environment.]()

Montessori School
2700 27th Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 387-2700
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 387-2700
Gr: NS-6 | 154 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3810 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 460-9076
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 460-9076
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Auguste Montessori![Auguste Montessori Photo Auguste Montessori Photo]()

Montessori School
3600 Ellicott Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 237-1788
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 237-1788
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Broad Branch Children's House
Montessori School
5608 Broad Branch Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 232-2233
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 232-2233
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
210 South Carolina Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 355-4498
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 355-4498
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1217 West Virginia Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Sports: 3
The Children's House Of Washington
Montessori School
3133 Dumbarton St Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-2551
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-2551
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Franklin Montessori School![Franklin Montessori School Photo - Friends enjoying the woods Franklin Montessori School Photo - Friends enjoying the woods]()

Montessori School
4473 Connecticut Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 966-7747
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 966-7747
Gr: PK-1 | 127 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
The French Maternal School
Special Program Emphasis
3115 P St Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 276-0465
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 276-0465
Gr: PK-K | 51 students Tuition listed
1041 Wisconsin Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-8058
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-8058
Gr: NS-1 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Comforter/st Cyprian School
(Catholic)
1503 East Capitol St.
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
711 N Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Gr: PK-7 | 168 students
3328 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
Gr: NS-12 | 62 students
Lena Sears Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
3456 Pennsylvania Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 584-7761
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 584-7761
Gr: K | 60 students
3029 16th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-6803
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-6803
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior Inst
Special Education School (Catholic)
801 Buchanan Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 882-8102
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 882-8102
Gr: NS-PK | 150 students
Nation House
Special Program Emphasis
6101 Dix Street NE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 291-5600
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 291-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 8 students
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