Nation House

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 Facts (2025-26)

  • 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

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Nation House Student 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
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School Notes

  • 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.”
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • 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

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $29,615 for elementary schools and $35,886 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 49% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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