National Presbyterian School

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National Presbyterian School Photo #1 - National Presbyterian School is located in Northwest, DC, near the Tenleytown Metro stop and shares a 12 acre campus with National Presbyterian Church.
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National Presbyterian School Photo #1 - National Presbyterian School is located in Northwest, DC, near the Tenleytown Metro stop and shares a 12 acre campus with National Presbyterian Church.
National Presbyterian School Photo #2 - Renowned for academic sophistication, confidence and compassion, NPS graduates are highly sought after by a wide array of schools in Seventh Grade.
National Presbyterian School Photo #3 - All members of the National Presbyterian School community participate in weekly Chapel, a time to nurture our spiritual lives through Scripture lessons, sacred music, and prayer. The oldest students in each service serve as leaders alongside the school chaplain.
National Presbyterian School Photo #4 - Small class sizes allow for experiential learning.
National Presbyterian School Photo #5 - At NPS, technology is used as a learning tool to enrich the core curriculum in all grades through a measured approach, allowing best practices in child development to dictate use, rather than current trends.
National Presbyterian School Photo #6 - The creative experiences that comprise the NPS arts program develop students' intuition, reasoning, imagination and communication skills.
National Presbyterian School Photo #7 - NPS offers a balanced approach to literacy, providing explicit instruction in phonemic awareness and phonics while fostering a love of books and reading.
National Presbyterian School Photo #8 - Interscholastic athletics for girls and boys in soccer, basketball, and lacrosse are a highlight of the NPS program for students in Grades 5 & 6.
National Presbyterian School Photo #9 - Summer Horizons Camp at NPS features marvelous adventures for children ages 3 - 12, plus our popular CIT program. Instructional swimming, on-campus events, and DC field trips make the summer spectacular!
National Presbyterian School Photo #10 - At NPS, learning doesn't end with the closing bell. After school enrichment programs offer students in all grades the opportunity to pursue their passions and hone their skills in a variety of arenas including sports, language, STEM, the arts, and more.
At NPS, our mission is to focus on the foundational decade of childhood to launch lives of purpose and compassion.
We celebrate childhood, the foundational years of age 3 to Grade 6 when the greatest leaps of learning occur.
Our faculty and staff are experts at helping children learn and grow - intellectually, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We challenge students with an engaging, research-based academic program.
We embrace important Core Values that help students learn and practice what it means to live morally and ethically.
We seek a sense of belonging for each member of our community. We cultivate and nurture our students' positive self identity while also learning to appreciate other identities beyond their own.
Our exceptional outplacement record speaks for itself: NPS graduates routinely gain acceptance to - and thrive at - leading middle and high schools in the Washington, DC, area and beyond.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 12
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1969

Student Body

Total Students
300 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade
National Presbyterian School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
13 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
no jeans or graphic t-shirts

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 12
Tuition Notes
Tuition range: $18,441 to $38,922
% on Financial Aid
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$29,438
Admissions Director
Robin Baker
Admissions Associate
Julia Hetherington

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
After 3 Club (Extended Day), After School Program Classes, School Newspaper (Grades 5 & 6), Summer Camp

Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus (Grades 4-6), Handbell Choir (Grades 6 & 6)

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Recreational Sports, Team Sports (Grades 5 & 6)

School Notes

At National Presbyterian School, we understand that the childhood years, from 3 to 12, are our most crucial, when the foundation is put in place for who we will become.

The NPS journey begins with 3-year-olds, just ready to engage in an independent journey in a playful, stimulating environment. The journey concludes with 12-year-olds who sit on the cusp of adolescence but benefit from the focused attention of an elementary school setting, before joining the complicated world of teenagers.

We offer all students a thoughtfully designed, integrated, and challenging curriculum; what students learn in one subject connects to what they learn in another, and what they learn one year becomes the foundation for what they learn in the next.

To do this, we tap the potential of educational innovation: developing critical thinking skills through instructional frameworks such as Harvard`s Project Zero Thinking Routines; building emotional intelligence with deliberate and dynamic social-emotional learning plus ethical and religious studies; and allowing students to learn by doing using a discovery-based approach.
  • Our goal is to prepare our students to be both good learners and good people as they grow to become tomorrow`s global citizens.
  • Renowned for academic sophistication, confidence, and compassion, our graduates are highly sought after by a wide array of schools in Seventh Grade.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does National Presbyterian School offer?
National Presbyterian School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Lacrosse and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for National Presbyterian School?
The application deadline for National Presbyterian School is Jan. 12.
What neighborhood is National Presbyterian School located?
National Presbyterian School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 61 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Conference Day | School Closed
April 19, 2024 (Friday)
Memorial Day | School Closed
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Spring ASP Classes
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School for Lower Division
June 04, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School for Upper Divison | School Closes at Noon
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 12
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $29,363 for elementary schools and $33,185 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 60% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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