For the 2025-26 school year, there are 26 nonsectarian private elementary schools in District Of Columbia. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in District Of Columbia include Maret School, Georgetown Day School, and Washington International School.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in District Of Columbia (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2301 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5800
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Washington D.C.![Fusion Academy Washington D.C. Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Washington D.C. Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
2000 Florida Ave. NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
(877) 673-8893
Washington, DC 20009
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student 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
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
800 Florida Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5206
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5206
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students
The Lab School Of Washington
Special Education School
4759 Reservoir Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2224
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-2224
Gr: 1-12 | 329 students Tuition listed
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
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Gr: K-12 | 659 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 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
406 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ujamaa School
(2)
1554 8th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 232-2997
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 232-2997
Gr: K-9 | 63 students Avg. class size: 15 students 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
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
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
F L O C Learning Center
Special Education School
1816 12th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1143
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1143
Gr: 5 | 47 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
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
4900 Massachusetts Ave
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 237-7695
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 237-7695
Gr: 1-6 | 4 students
The Monroe School
Special Education School
601 50th St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-8350
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-8350
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
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
Rock Creek International School
Daycare / Preschool
1550 Foxhall Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 965-8700
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 965-8700
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
6222 N Capitol St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-5155
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-5155
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
4400 36th Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-7900
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-7900
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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