The Preparatory School Of D.c. (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 24 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,800
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Preparatory School Of D.c. ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
National Christian School Association (NCSA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Preparatory School Of D.c.
Kind	2
1	2
2	4
3	6
4	1
5	3
6	2
8	4

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Year Founded

1984

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Student Body

Total Students

24 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 49%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Dress shirts, slacks, and dress shoes

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,800

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Tuition Notes

K-5 $10,800 6th-8th 11,800

Admissions Director

Ms. Anderson

School Notes

A small private, however diverse academically sound faith-based school that caters to low-income families to give each scholar a chance at a curriculum that can produce a well-rounded scholar and productive citizen.
We are interested in the well-being of the whole family, not just the scholar.
It will take each individual part of a family dynamic and school staff to function as whole to create a safe, helpful and thriving academic environment.

- Small classroom size
- Lesson plans cater to all learning styles
- One-on-one turtoring
- Academic acceleration or deceleration of grade level instruction within classroom
- Family-oriented atmosphere
- Title I One Offered
- COVID Virtual Learning Equipped

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Preparatory School Of D.c. cost?

The Preparatory School Of D.c.'s tuition is approximately $10,800 for private students.

When is the application deadline for The Preparatory School Of D.c.?

The application deadline for The Preparatory School Of D.c. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is The Preparatory School Of D.c. located?

The Preparatory School Of D.c. is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 55 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $29,456 for elementary schools and $36,096 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 50% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).