For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) serving 2,754 students in District Of Columbia. You can also find more schools membership associations in District Of Columbia.
The top-ranked private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in District Of Columbia include Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital, Lowell School, and Maret School.
The average acceptance rate is 40%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average acceptance rate of 49%.
38% of private schools belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Presbyterian).
Top-Ranked 草榴社区 Schools Belonging to Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) in District Of Columbia (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition listed
National Presbyterian School ![National Presbyterian School Photo - At National Presbyterian School, we focus on the foundational decade of childhoodto launch lives of purpose and compassion.]( "National Presbyterian School Photo - At National Presbyterian School, we focus on the foundational decade of childhoodto launch lives of purpose and compassion.")
(Presbyterian)
4121 Nebraska Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-7569
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-7569
Gr: NS-6 | 309 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
3500 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6485
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6485
Gr: PK-3 | 374 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1640 Kalmia Road NW
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Gr: K-12 | 659 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Campus: 6045 16th St., NW; South Campus 4715 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-5737
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-5737
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Parkmont School
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4842 16th St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-0740
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-0740
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
4400 36th Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-7900
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-7900
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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