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
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
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
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
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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The nearest preschool is Highland Park Christian Academy (1.6 miles away)
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