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Largest District Of Columbia Private Preschools

Name: District Of Columbia Average Students Per School Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool in District Of Columbia has 186 students (2026-27).

The largest private preschool in District Of Columbia is Sidwell Friends School, with 1,135 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DC Schools Ranked: 56
Top 20 Range (Students): 169–1,135
DC School Avg.: 186
National School Avg.: 187

Quick Facts (26-27)

# DC Schools Ranked: 56
Top 20 Range (Students): 169–1,135
DC School Avg.: 186
National School Avg.: 187

District Of Columbia Average Students Per School (Trends)

Total Growth: +2.2% (+4 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	District Of Columbia (DC) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	191	184	▲ +6	▲ +3.4%
2024	187	178	▼ -9	▼ -4.8%
2023	185	187	▼ -13	▼ -6.5%
2022	188	200	▲ +1	▲ +0.5%
2021	184	199	▲ +17	▲ +9.3%
2020	179	182	▲ +7	▲ +4.0%
2019	182	175	▲ +12	▲ +7.4%
2018	181	163	▼ -16	▼ -8.9%
2017	183	179	▼ -5	▼ -2.7%
2016	181	184	▲ +4	▲ +2.2%
2015	173	180	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — District Of Columbia (students range: 169–1,135, avg 186)

School Size Range: 55 1,135 Avg. School Size: 275

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the District Of Columbia average private preschools student size?

The District Of Columbia average private preschools student size is 186 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the largest student size in District Of Columbia?

The top ranked private preschools in District Of Columbia include Sidwell Friends School, Georgetown Day School and Washington International School.

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