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Best District Of Columbia Private Schools Belonging to Membership Associations (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 70 private schools belonging to membership associations in District Of Columbia.

The most popular school membership associations are National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (30% of schools), National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (21% of schools) and Other school association(s) (17% of schools).

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.

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 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.

Edmund Burke School Photo

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.

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.

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

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

Holy Trinity School Photo - Holy Trinity School, 1325 36th Street, NW Washington, DC 20007

Our Lady Of Victory School Photo - Middle School students enjoy math class with OLV principal Sheila Martinez.

Cornerstone Schools-washington Photo - Second grade teacher Ms. Wright and her students enjoy some read-aloud time.

St. Albans School Photo

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

St. Thomas More Catholic Photo - Welcome to the home of the Raiders

Sheridan School Photo

Archbishop Carroll High School Photo - ACHS Gospel Choir

Saint Peter School Photo

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool Photo - Our literacy program that starts with 3- and 4-year old children

Montessori School Of Chevy Chase Photo - We love our school!

Annunciation Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten LOVES to read in their tent!

Top-Ranked District Of Columbia Private Schools by Membership Association (2026)

Membership Association

# Schools

# Students

% Minority

Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)

1

21

100%

AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools)

11

5,727

39%

American Montessori Society (AMS)

6

298

39%

Association Montessori International (AMI)

1

110

31%

Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

2

264

26%

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

2

71

100%

Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS)

8

2,728

31%

Association of Waldorf Schools of North America

1

19

100%

Christian Schools International (CSI)

2

296

99%

4

351

89%

European Council for International Schools

1

890

-

Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)

1

25

96%

Friends Council on Education (FCE)

1

1,142

55%

General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC)

1

130

100%

Institute for Independent Education

2

785

21%

International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

2

1,506

11%

International Montessori Council (IMC)

2

110

42%

Islamic School League of America (ISLA)

1

25

100%

Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)

1

962

33%

Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

6

3,956

39%

National Association for the Education of Young Children

10

1,130

39%

National Association of College Admissions Counselors

2

959

48%

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

3

973

31%

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

21

7,499

37%

National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS)

1

55

50%

National Association of Private Special Education Centers

1

19

100%

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

15

4,823

53%

National Christian School Association (NCSA)

1

24

100%

National Coalition of Girls

4

932

58%

National Independent Private Schools Association

3

230

100%

Other Montessori association(s)

1

19

100%

Other religious school association(s)

1

-

-

Other school association(s)

12

1,970

39%

Other special emphasis association(s)

3

375

69%

Progressive Education Network

1

220

40%

Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

1

326

20%

State or regional independent school association

1

-

-

The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

3

970

40%

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