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Best Southeast Washington Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 507 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC.
67% of private preschools in Southeast Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Private Preschools in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Clara Muhammad School
Daycare / Preschool (Islamic)
(1)
2313 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-1090
Gr: K | 25 students Tuition listed
Holy Comforter/st Cyprian School
(Catholic)
1503 East Capitol St.
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
3328 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
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
Gr: K | 60 students
National Childrens Center Se Upper School
Special Education School
3400 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-7280
Gr: PK | 25 students
St. Thomas More Catholic
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(Catholic)
4265 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-1189
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC?
6 private preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington, DC.
How diverse are private preschools in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington?
the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington private preschools are approximately 99% minority students, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average of 54%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington?
67% of private preschools in the neighborhood of Southeast Washington, Washington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

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