The River School Photo - In addition to the classroom experience, River students engage in drama, science, music, visual arts, PE., creative movement and library sciences, lead by our Arts & Sciences teachers. River students are encouraged every day to ask questions, explore and discover.

Best District Of Columbia Private Preschools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private preschool belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) serving 185 students in District Of Columbia. You can also find more schools membership associations in District Of Columbia.
The top-ranked private preschool belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in District Of Columbia is The River School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private preschool average acceptance rate of 40%.

Top-Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in District Of Columbia (2026)

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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.
Alternative School
4880 Macarthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3554
Gr: NS-5 | 185 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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