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Academy of the Holy Cross, Kensington, MD
"Catholic education uniquely focused on young women since 1868. Grades 9-12"
Ad Fontes Academy, Fairfax Station, VA
"Providing excellent Christ-centered Classical Education for Grades 7-12 in Northern Virginia under the leadership of the National Christian Foundation."
Alexandria Country Day School, Alexandria, VA
"ACDS is a K-8 independent school overlooking beautiful Alexandria, Virginia."
Annunciation School, NW
"Annunciation School, celebrating cultural diversity, provides an atmosphere that fosters spiritual development and strong academic achievement for students in Grades K-8."
Archbishop Carroll High School, Northeast
"Where students learn to integrate faith and life." 8-12. Coed. Day.
Ascension Lutheran School, Landover Hills, MD
"For nearly half a century, Ascension Lutheran School has been a place where children have gathered to receive a quality education that stresses high academic standards in a caring, Christ-centered community."
The Barrie School, Silver Spring, MD
"A Montessori curriculum in the Lower School provides the foundation for more traditional college preparatory programs in the Middle and Upper Schools. "
Beauvoir The National Cathedral Elementary School
"Beauvoir is located on Mt. St. Alban. Our neighbor is the Washington National Cathedral. Beauvoir is an elementary school. Our school starts with pre-kindergarten and ends at 3rd grade."
Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria, VA
"Founded in 1964, the School is owned by the Diocese of Arlington and is conducted by priests and brothers from the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Religious Congregation." 9-12. Coed. Day.
Bishop McNamara High School, Forestville, MD
"Bishop McNamara High School is a private, Catholic coeducational high school sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Cross. Founded in 1964 as an all male high school, Bishop McNamara accepted females for the first time in 1992."
Bishop O'Connell High School, Arlington, VA
"Bishop O'Connell High School is a Catholic coeducational community." 9-12. Coed. Day.
Blessed Sacrament School, Northwest
"Blessed Sacrament is a parish, neighborhood school dedicated to excellence within an atmosphere of Christian love and concern. "
The British School of Washington, Washington
"The British School of Washington opened in September 1998, initially to meet the needs of the British citizens living in the Washington metro area. However, the unique educational style of the school has proved popular beyond expectation and attractive to many nationalities. It is an education which is broadly based and tailored to meet every child's individual needs."
Browne Academy, Alexandria, VA
"An independent, coeducational private school serving students in grades Preschool through Eight."
Burgundy Country Day School, Alexandria, VA
"Started as a parent cooperative -- and despite large numbers of two-career families it retains much of that flavor today...it has a rural charm ... forested hillsides, barnyard, pond and lots of room for children to roam! K-8. Coed. Day.
Capitol Hill Day School, Washington
"Founded in 1969, Capitol Hill Day School is an independent, nondenominational school serving approximately 225 students in prekindergarten through eighth grade."
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, Rockville, MD
"Dedicated to creating an environment in which students can grow to their fullest potential as responsible and dedicated members of the Jewish people, and of American society." K-12. Coed. Day.
Christ Episcopal School, Rockville, MD
"Christ Episcopal School, accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), is an independent co-educational day school. Serving students from preschool to grade eight, the dynamic and challenging academic curriculum builds self confidence, integrity and leadership skills."
Concord Hill School, Chevy Chase, MD
"Concord Hill School is a coeducational primary school which emphasizes the developmental, as well as, the academic needs of the young child. The school's mission is to give children a firm grasp of fundamental skills, to develop the ideas, compassion and responsibility necessary to function successfully in their communities and to nurture in each child a lifelong love of learning."
The Congressional Schools of Virginia, Falls Church, VA
"The Congressional Schools of Virginia enrolls children in its Early Childhood Programs (six weeks to five years), Lower School (grades 1-4), Middle School (grades 5-8), and Summer Programs ( three to fourteen years)."
Connelly School of the Holy Child, Chevy Chase, MD
"Connelly School of the Holy Child is an independent, Catholic all-girls school for students grades 6 - 12."
Deutsche Shule Washington, Potomac
German-speaking. K-12. Coed. Day.
Devereux Children's Center of Washington, DC
"Provides residential, clinical, and special education programs for children from the District of Columbia ranging in age from six to twelve, with behavioral and emotional problems."
Edmund Burke School, Northwest
"Established in 1968, the school serves 275 students of diverse academic and cultural backgrounds under the guidance of a faculty of 35 full-time and 10 part-time teachers." 6-12. Coed. Day.
Elizabeth Seton High School, Bladensburg, MD
"Elizabeth Seton High School creates a community of Faith which fosters Worship, promotes Christian formation, provides quality education and encourages community service." 9-12. Girls. Day.
Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA
Established in 1839 as a boarding school for boys, Episcopal became known as "The High School". 9-12. Coed. Boarding/Day.
Evergreen School, Kensington, MD
"An independent, co-educational school for children from 2 1/2 through 6th grade. 10700 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton MD 20902. 301-942-5979."
Faith Baptist Church Preschool, Vienna, VA
Faith Baptist Church operates a dynamic, faith-based, character building, structured preschool program for children ages 3, 4 and 5. We use the ABeka curriculum and our teachers love children.
The Field School, Northwest
"The Field School is a coeducational middle and high school located in the heart of Washington, DC's embassy area at Dupont Circle."
Flint Hill School, Oakton, VA
"Flint Hill is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school, serving grades JK-12, located fifteen miles west of Washington, DC."
Free State Montessori School, Fork
"Our school is located in the beautiful country setting of Fork, MD and is well established with an enrollment of 100 children from ages 18 months to 12."
Georgetown Day School, Georgetown
"Founded in 1945 as the first racially integrated school in the District of Columbia." PK-12. Coed. Day.
Georgetown Preparatory School, Bethesda, MD
An independent, Jesuit-run school for boys. 9-12. Boys. Boarding/Day.
Gersher Jewish Day School of Northern Virginia, Fairfax, VA
"Gesher, a co-educational kindergarten through eighth grade elementary school, is a community school welcoming students from many different backgrounds. Gesher is dedicated to academic excellence in a Jewish Day School environment."
Gonzaga College High School, Northwest
"The oldest educational institution in the old Federal City of Washington." 9-12. Coed. Day.
Grace Episcopal Day School, Silver Spring, MD
"Offers challenging academic programs in a supportive and inclusive environment, promoting individual achievement, self-confidence, creativity and responsibility through a structured curriculum and small class sizes."
Green Acres School, Rockville, MD
"A coeducational, progressive school for grades prekindergarten through 8, dedicated to fostering the natural curiosity of students, engaging them actively in the joy of learning and facilitating problem solving."
Green Hedges School, Vienna, VA
"Green Hedges School is committed to providing a classical education to a socially and culturally diverse group of children." K-8. Coed. Day.
The Harbor School, Bethesda, MD
"For more than 25 years, The Harbor School has been offering a creative and challenging learning environment for young children, while seeking to build independent thinkers, cooperative learners, and most importantly, a thoughtful, caring classroom community."
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School, Bowie, MD
"As a kindergarten through eighth grade school, Holy Trinity has the capacity to serve 360 students."
Holton-Arms School, Bethesda, MD
"Dedicated to the education not only "of the mind but of the soul and spirit."
Islamic Saudi Academy, Alexandria, VA
"The Academy is an independent, non-profit educational institution, funded by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia." PK-12. Coed. Day.
The Jewish Primary Day School, Silver Spring, MD
JPDS is an independent, co-educational community day school providing students with an outstanding education in both general and Judaic/Hebrew studies.
The Lab School of Washington
"Internationally recognized for its innovative programs for children and adults with learning disabilities."
Landon School, Bethesda, MD
"Landon School prepares talented boys for productive lives as accomplished, responsible, and caring men whose actions are guided by the principles of perseverance, teamwork, honor and fair play." 3-12. Boys. Day.
The Langley School, McLean, VA
"The Langley School, founded in 1942, is an independent day school for boys and girls in nursery through eighth grade."
Linton Hall School, Bristow, VA
"The Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, sensitive to the local community's needs, revised the school's format in 1988. The military and boarding aspects were dropped, and the school became a K-8, coeducational day school."
The Lowell School, Northwest
"Integral to 'The Lowell Way' is our demonstrated interest in and support of a strong parent/school alliance.
The Madeira School, McLean, VA
Offers a top-notch education, extraordinary teachers, excellent facilities and programs, and a safe and happy campus. 9-12. Girls. Boarding.
Maret School, Northwest
"Maret is the only independent, coeducational day school in Washington with students in grades K-12 all on a single campus."
The McLean School of Maryland, Potomac, MD
"An independent, coeducational day school for students in grades kindergarten through grade nine."
Model Secondary School for the Deaf, Northeast
"The Model Secondary School for the Deaf provides a comprehensive day and residential four-year high school program for students from various states and United States territories."
Montessori Country School, Herndon, VA
"Montessori Country School (MCS) is a non-profit, parent owned school, operated in Herndon, Virginia, since 1971."
Muslim Community School, Potomac
"The Administration and Instructional Staff of MCS continuously work hard to develop an environment where students can acquire academic and life skills that they will find constructive, positive, and useful as they march forward in life."
National Cathedral School, Northwest
National Cathedral School is one of three schools housed on the grounds or close of the Cathedral Church of Saints Peter and Paul, commonly known as Washington National Cathedral. NCS is a girls' day school which offers 4th grade through 12th grade.
National Presbyterian School, Northwest
"Limiting enrollment to 250 boys and girls in Nursery through Grade VI, a commitment to academic excellence forms the basis for the School's educational philosophy."
The New School of Northern Virginia, Fairfax, VA
"The mission of The New School is to imbue each student with a passion for learning through our philosophy of integrative education."
Norwood School, Bethesda
"An independent, coeducational day school located on a beautiful, forty acre campus in Bethesda, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, DC." K-6. Coed. Day.
Oakwood School, Annandale, VA
"Oakwood School, founded in 1971 is a private, non-profit, co-educational day school for elementary and middle school students with mild to moderate learning differences. Our students are of average to above average potential and exhibit a discrepancy between their potential and their current level of achievement."
Parkmont School, Northwest
"Parkmont is an independent school in Washington, D.C. for kids looking for an alternative education--one that is more hands-on, individualistic and dynamic than more traditional schools." 6-12. Coed. Day.
Oneness-Family School, Chevy Chase
Oneness-Family School provides an educational environment that emphasized relevant, thought provoking academics; dynamic, multi-faceted creative arts; and social responsibility. The results are enthusiastic learning, respect for life, and a challenging academic environment, that challenges every student to reach his or her highest intellectual potential.
The Potomac School, McLean, VA
"Potomac teachers insist upon high standards but know how to listen and how to temper discipline with affection. They are available to students--encouraging, correcting, challenging." PK-12. Coed. Day.
Rock Creek International School, DC
"An independent, dual-language immersion program for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Five. Established in 1988 to provide the Washington, DC metro area with an academically challenging curriculum taught with traditional and innovative methods, Rock Creek’s primary goal is to teach students to speak, read, write and think in two languages."
Saint Alban's, the National Cathedral School for Boys, Northwest
"A setting in upper northwest Washington, D.C.; with a storied history; with superb students, faculty, staff, and facilities; with an attractive small dormitory; with a sister school on the Close, National Cathedral School for Girls; and with highly supportive parents, alumni, and friends."
Saint Andrew's Episcopal School, Bethesda, MD
"An independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for grades six through twelve."
Saint Ann's Academy, Washington
"At St. Ann's Academy, academic excellence is emphasized and nurtured throughout the Grades."
Saint Anselm's Abbey School, Washington
"St. Anselm's Abbey School, located in Washington, D.C., is a private Catholic school for young men in grades 6 through 12."
Saint Patrick's Episcopal School, DC
"St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School educates children in Nursery through Grade 8. The active, growing, changing individuals within this diverse learning community - students, teachers, parents - recognize the infinite value of every participant as a child of God."
Saint Peter's Interparish School, Washington
"St. Peter's Interparish School is a coeducational elementary school (grades Pre-K through 8th) with a total enrollment of approximately 250 students."
Saint Stephen's & Saint Agnes School, Alexandria, VA
"St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School is a college preparatory Episcopal Church School in the Diocese of Virginia that educates boys and girls from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Sidwell Friends School, Northwest
"Coeducational program of academic rigor in a Quaker setting." PK-12. Coed. Day.
Trinity School at Meadow View, Falls Church
An independent, private, coeducational school in Falls Church, Virginia. Challenging curriculum, college preparatory, performance-based arts. Grades 7 through 12.
Washington Episcopal School, Bethesda
"Within an educational institution that supports the principles of the Episcopal Church while maintaining independent academic integrity, we propose to offer the best education possible -- predicated on the tenets of traditional theory but continually modified in the light of recent research -- to a heterogeneous student body." N-8. Day. Coed.
Washington International School, Northwest
"Washington International School, founded in 1966, is a selective, independent co-educational, non-sectarian day school."
The Woods Academy, Bethesda
"Founded a half-century ago as the Ursuline Academy, it was re-established in 1975 as The Woods Academy, a Catholic, independent, co-educational day school. The program includes grades one through eight, as well as Montessori Preschool."

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