Washington, DC Area Schools

Academy of the Holy Cross, Kensington, MD

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Academy of the Holy Cross gives young women a unique and enriching high school experience which lays the foundations for life. The Academy was founded in 1868.

Alexandria Country Day School, Alexandria, VA

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Alexandria Country Day School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline.

Annunciation Catholic School, NW

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Annunciation Catholic School educates the whole child spiritually, academically, physically, and socially in a caring, intimate environment that embraces diversity.

Archbishop Carroll High School, Northeast

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 8-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Archbishop Carroll High School provides a variety of college preparatory courses designed to expand students' thinking and develop the skills necessary to succeed at college level studies. The school was founded in 1951.

Ascension Lutheran School, Landover Hills, MD

Religious affiliation: Lutheran
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Ascension Lutheran School offers an enriched academic curriculum which stimulates and develops young minds in their formative, early years. ALS is accredited by the Middle States Commission of Elementary Schools and National Lutheran Schools Accreditation.

Assumption Catholic School, SE

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Assumption Catholic School combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.

The Barrie School, Silver Spring, MD

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Barrie School is dedicated to the development of creative thinking, independent learning and problem-solving skills according to the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori in the lower school. It uses a traditional approach in the middle and upper school.

Beauvoir The National Cathedral Elementary School

Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: PK-3
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Beauvoir is part of the National Cathedral Schools. It offers an enriched academic curriculum which stimulates and develops young minds in their formative, early years.

Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria, VA

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Bishop Ireton High School is operated by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Religious Congregation. The school offers a structured and challenging environment that encourages spiritual, moral, academic and social growth.

Bishop McNamara High School, Forestville, MD

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Bishop McNamara High School gives young people a unique and enriching high school experience which lays the foundations for life.

Bishop O'Connell High School, Arlington, VA

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Bishop O'Connell High School provides a variety of college preparatory courses designed to expand students' thinking and develop the skills necessary to succeed at college level studies.

Blessed Sacrament School, Northwest

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Blessed Sacrament School combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.

Browne Academy, Alexandria, VA

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Browne Academy teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline.

Burgundy Country Day School, Alexandria, VA

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Burgundy Country Day School educates the whole child spiritually, academically, physically, and socially in a caring, intimate environment that embraces diversity.

Capitol Hill Day School, Washington

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Capitol Hill Day School was founded in 1969. It is located in the Dent Building. The city is its campus. This is a school which teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline.

Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, Rockville, MD

Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School combines traditional Jewish teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.

Christ Episcopal School, Rockville, MD

Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Christ Episcopal School cultivates the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, creative and physical development of its students. Small class sizes, strong academics and well-rounded curriculum are the essence of this small Episcopal school.

Concord Hill School, Chevy Chase, MD

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-3
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Concord Hill School is dedicated to the development of creative thinking, independent learning and problem-solving skills.

The Congressional Schools of Virginia, Falls Church, VA

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Congressional Schools prepare children to embrace the opportunities and responsibilities they will face as global citizens by teaching an innovative and accelerated curriculum.

Connelly School of the Holy Child, Chevy Chase, MD

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Connelly School of the Holy Child provides the guidance a Catholic student needs in the formative years to incorporate the teachings of moral and spiritual values of the Catholic Church in an intellectual, social and emotional environment.

Deutsche Shule Washington, Potomac

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Deutsche Shule Washington offers a structured and challenging environment that encourages spiritual, moral, academic and social growth. The school follows the German education diploma program.

Devereux Children's Center of Washington, DC

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-6
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Devereux Children's Center of Washington is part of the Devereux network of schools specializing in special needs education.

Edmund Burke School, Northwest

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Edmund Burke School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary School.

Elizabeth Seton High School, Bladensburg, MD

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Elizabeth Seton High School gives young women a unique and enriching high school experience which lays the foundations for life.

Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA

Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Episcopal High School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline. It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Evergreen School, Kensington, MD

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Evergreen School is dedicated to the development of creative thinking, independent learning and problem-solving skills according to the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.

The Field School, Northwest

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Field School is dedicated to fostering integrity, character and intellect in young adults. The school does not offer AP courses preferring instead to encourage its students with a traditional curriculum of discovery and intellectual enrichment.

Flint Hill School, Oakton, VA

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Flint Hill School provides a variety of college preparatory courses designed to expand students' thinking and develop the skills necessary to succeed at college level studies.

Free State Montessori School, Fork, MD

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Free State Montessori School teaches children in multi-age classrooms with teacher-guided learning according to the principles of Maria Montessori.

Georgetown Day School, Georgetown

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Georgetown Day School embraces the progressive approach to learning. It is dedicated to providing children with the tools necessary to become lifelong learners and participating members of society.

Georgetown Preparatory School, Bethesda, MD

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, boarding/day school
Comments: 70% of Georgetown Preparatory School's students are Roman Catholic. The Jesuits are renowned for their academic excellence. You can be assured that your son will receive a rigorous academic education at Georgetown Prep.

Gersher Jewish Day School of Northern Virginia, Fairfax, VA

Religious affiliation: jewish
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Gersher Jewish Day School of Northern Virginia offers an enriched academic curriculum which stimulates and develops young minds in their formative, early years.

Gonzaga College High School, Northwest

eligious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Gonzaga College High School gives young men a challenging and stimulating high school experience designed to provide a solid foundation for achievements in later life. This Jesuit high school was founded in 1821.

Grace Episcopal Day School, Silver Spring, MD

Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Grace Episcopal Day School combines traditional Episcopal teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.

Green Acres School, Rockville, MD

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Green Acres School embraces the progressive approach to learning. It offers the finest enriched learning experience for preschool and primary children.

Green Hedges School, Vienna, VA

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Green Hedges School educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally and spiritually. The school was founded in 1942 by Kenton and Frances Kilmer.

The Harbor School, Bethesda, MD

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-2
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Harbor School offers an enriched academic curriculum which stimulates and develops young minds in their formative, early years.

Holton-Arms School, Bethesda, MD

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 3-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Holton-Arms School gives young women a unique and enriching educational experience which lays the foundations for life. The school was founded in 1901.

Holy Redeemer Catholic School, Northwest

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Holy Redeemer Catholic School is a Magnificat school in partnership with the University of Notre Dame. The school combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School, Bowie, MD

Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally and spiritually. It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Holy Trinity School, Georgetown

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Holy Trinity School is a Jesuit inspired school which was established in 1818. It offers an enriched academic curriculum which stimulates and develops young minds in their formative, early years.

Islamic Saudi Academy, Alexandria, VA

Religious affiliation: Muslim
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Islamic Saudi Academy offers a U.S. college-preparatory curriculum with the addition of Arabic Language and Islamic Studies. ISA is an IB school.

The Jewish Primary Day School, Silver Spring, MD

Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Jewish Primary Day School offers the finest enriched learning experience for preschool and primary children.

The Lab School of Washington

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Lab School of Washington serves students with moderate to severe learning disabilities. The school uses an arts-based curriculum as a gateway to learning.

Landon School, Bethesda, MD

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 3-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Landon School gives young men a challenging and stimulating educational experience designed to provide a solid foundation for achievements in later life.

The Langley School, McLean, VA

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Langley School educates its students academically as well as develops each child to the fullest extent socially, emotionally and spiritually. The school was founded in 1942.

Linton Hall School, Bristow, VA

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Linton Hall School combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years. The school was originally founded by the Benedictine Sisters in the 1890s.

The Lowell School, Northwest

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Lowell School embraces the progressive approach to learning. The school is dedicated to the development of creative thinking, independent learning and problem-solving skills.

The Madeira School, McLean, VA

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: The Madeira School offers a top-notch education, extraordinary teachers, excellent facilities and programs, and a safe and happy campus.

Maret School, Northwest

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Maret School cultivates the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, creative and physical development of its students. The school was founded in 1911.

The McLean School of Maryland, Potomac, MD

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The McLean School of Maryland teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline. The school was founded in 1954.

Model Secondary School for the Deaf, Northeast

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Model Secondary School for the Deaf provides a tuition-free education for deaf and hard of hearing students from all over the United States.

Montessori Country School, Herndon, VA

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-K
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Montessori Country School is dedicated to the development of creative thinking, independent learning and problem-solving skills according to the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.

Muslim Community School, Potomac

Religious affiliation: Muslim
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Muslim Community School combines traditional Muslim teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years. The high school offers a college preparatory curriculum with AP courses and SAT preparation.

National Cathedral School, Northwest

Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: 4-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: 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

Religious affiliation: Presbyterian
Grades: N-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: National Presbyterian School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline.

Norwood School, Bethesda

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Norwood School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline.

Parkmont School, Northwest

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Parkmont School offers an alternative to traditional educational practices. The school was founded in 1972.

The Potomac School, McLean, VA

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Potomac School is dedicated to providing children with the tools necessary to become lifelong learners and participating members of society. The school was founded in 1904.

Saint Alban's, the National Cathedral School for Boys, Northwest

Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: 4-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: "For more than 100 years, St. Albans School has remained committed to fostering the spiritual, intellectual, artistic, and physical development of young men. The school is committed to building a caring community from a diverse group of students, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff."

Saint Andrew's Episcopal School, Bethesda, MD

Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Andrew's Episcopal School educates the whole child spiritually, academically, physically, and socially in a caring, intimate environment that embraces diversity.

Saint Ann's Academy, Northwest

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Ann's Academy combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.

Saint Anselm's Abbey School, Washington

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Saint Anselm's Abbey School is a Benedictine school. It gives young men a challenging and stimulating high school experience designed to provide a solid foundation for achievements in later life.

Saint John's College High School, DC

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint John's College High School offers a structured and challenging environment that encourages spiritual, moral, academic and social growth.

Saint Patrick's Episcopal School, NW

Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Patrick's Episcopal School teaches an enriched preparatory curriculum in a community which prizes diversity and self-discipline.

Saint Peter's Interparish School, Washington

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Peter's Interparish School combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years. The schools was founded by the Sisters of the Holy Cross.

Saint Stephen's & Saint Agnes School, Alexandria, VA

Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: JK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Saint Stephen's & Saint Agnes School is dedicated to providing children with the tools necessary to become lifelong learners and participating members of society.

School for Friends, Washington

Religious affiliation: Quaker
Grades: N-K
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: School for Friends offers the finest enriched learning experience for preschool children. The school embraces the traditional Quaker values of cooperation, equality, and nonviolence.

Sheridan School, Northwest

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Sheridan School educates the whole child spiritually, academically, physically, and socially in a caring, intimate environment that embraces diversity.

Sidwell Friends School, Northwest

Religious affiliation: Quaker
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Sidwell Friends School prepares children to embrace the opportunities and responsibilities they will face as global citizens by teaching an innovative and accelerated curriculum.

Trinity School at Meadow View, Falls Church, VA

Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Trinity School at Meadow View offers a structured and challenging environment that encourages spiritual, moral, academic and social growth.

Washington International School, Northwest

Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Washington International School is an International Baccalaureate school. WIS prepares children to embrace the opportunities and responsibilities they will face as global citizens.

The Woods Academy, Bethesda

Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: N-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Woods Academy combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics to stimulate and inspire young minds in their formative years.