Since beginning in 1894, it has been serving children first as an orphanage, then as a residential facility and now as a day treatment program for emotionally troubled youngsters and their families.
Over the years, needs have changed and problems facing troubled children have magnified.
We believe in children, their strengths and in what they can be, not in their past inadequacies and failures.
Our goal is to enable each child to return to public school and the community, while being able to re-engage with his or her family and have a real opportunity for a successful, emotionally healthy and a productive future.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked DC School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Episcopal Center For Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Year Founded
1894
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 17, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Episcopal Center For Children's ranking?
The Episcopal Center For Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Episcopal Center For Children?
The application deadline for The Episcopal Center For Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Episcopal Center For Children located?
The Episcopal Center For Children is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 56 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.
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