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As you begin your search for the right school for your child, look at as many schools as you can. Make a list of all the schools which interest you. Once you have done that, you can begin to shorten the list and visit the schools which seem to be the best match.
Annunciation Catholic School, NW
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Annunciation Catholic School combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics. The school was founded in 1954.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Annunciation Catholic School combines traditional Catholic teachings with solid academics. The school was founded in 1954.
Beauvoir The National Cathedral Elementary School
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: PK-3
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Beauvoir is one of the three National Cathedral Schools. It offers an enriched academic curriculum which is designed to stimulate and develop young minds in those critical early years in a school setting. Beauvoir was founded in 1933.
Grades: PK-3
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Beauvoir is one of the three National Cathedral Schools. It offers an enriched academic curriculum which is designed to stimulate and develop young minds in those critical early years in a school setting. Beauvoir was founded in 1933.
Blessed Sacrament School, Northwest
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Blessed Sacrament School combines solid academics with traditional Catholic teachings. The school has 500 students with an average class size of 20. The school offers after school programs and after care.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Blessed Sacrament School combines solid academics with traditional Catholic teachings. The school has 500 students with an average class size of 20. The school offers after school programs and after care.
The British School of Washington
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The British School of Washington is an International Baccalaureate school which caters to an international clientele of students and families.
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The British School of Washington is an International Baccalaureate school which caters to an international clientele of students and families.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Traditional Catholic teachings combined with solid academics inspire young minds in their primary and middle school years.
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. Traditional Catholic teachings combined with solid academics inspire young minds in their primary and middle school years.
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. The academic curriculum is designed to stimulate and develop young minds in those all-important primary and middle school years.
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Holy Trinity School is a Jesuit inspired school which was established in 1818. The academic curriculum is designed to stimulate and develop young minds in those all-important primary and middle school years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Parkmont School offers an alternative to traditional educational practices. The school was founded in 1972.
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."
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.