Nation House serves 25 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of Nation House is 3:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Nation House ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Motto
“We stand on the shoulders of our ancestors to achieve the next level as we ourselves usher the generation that follows us upward to their unlimited potential.”
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Nation House?
The application deadline for Nation House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Nation House located?
Nation House is located in the Northeast Boundary neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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