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Best District Of Columbia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 64 private daycares & preschools serving 10,402 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia include Sidwell Friends School, Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital, and British International School of Washington.
The average tuition cost is $26,264, which is lower than the District Of Columbia average tuition cost of $28,047.
39% of private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 64
  • # Students Served: 10,402

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 64
  • # Students Served: 10,402

Top Ranked District Of Columbia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

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National Presbyterian School
Gr: NS-6 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Presbyterian
4121 Nebraska Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-7569
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The River School
Gr: NS-5 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Alternative School
4880 Macarthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3554
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Montessori School Of Washington DC
Gr: NS-PK | 25 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
60 I Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 338-1557
(17)
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Beauvoir The National Cathedral Continuation School
Gr: PK-3 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
3500 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6485
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British International School of Washington
Gr: PK-12 | 617 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 11
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 829-3700
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Dupont Park Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3942 Alabama Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 583-8500
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Georgetown Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,050 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 26
4200 Davenport Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
(2)
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Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1325 36th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-2339
(1)
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Howard University Early Learning Program
Gr: NS-K | 52 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
531 College St Nw
Washington, DC 20059
(202) 806-7102
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Kendall Demonstration Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students
800 Florida Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 651-5206
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Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital Photo
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Jewish
North Campus: 6045 16th St., NW; South Campus 4715 16th St., NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-5737
(2)
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Montessori School Of Chevy Chase
Gr: NS-1 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
5312 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 362-6212
(1)
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St. Augustine Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
1421 V Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-2608
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Saint Peter School
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
422 3rd Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1618
(1)
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Sidwell Friends School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,135 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Friends
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
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Washington International School
Gr: NS-12 | 890 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
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Academia De La Recta Porta Icds
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students
Christian
7614 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 726-8737
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Aidan Montessori School Photo
Aidan Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
2700 27th Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 387-2700
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Annunciation Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
3810 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 460-9076
(1)
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Auguste Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Montessori School
3600 Ellicott Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 237-1788
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10,402
Students
$26,264
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
54%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia include Sidwell Friends School, Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital, and British International School of Washington.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in District Of Columbia?
64 private daycares & preschools are located in District Of Columbia.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in District Of Columbia?
The average tuition cost is $26,264, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $28,047.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia private daycares & preschools are approximately 54% minority students, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
39% of private daycares & preschools in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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