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The River School Photo - The River School's unique co-teaching model pairs a master's level educator with a speech-language pathologist in each classroom. Our thematic curriculum is designed to enliven learning across the domains, building each year as a student moves through our Preschool, Elementary and Upper Elementary programs. Children thrive in an environment of experiential and collaborative learning.

Best District Of Columbia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) serving 375 students in District Of Columbia. You can also find more schools membership associations in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked private elementary school belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in District Of Columbia is The River School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 47%.
67% of private elementary schools belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools Belonging to Other special emphasis association(s) in District Of Columbia (2025-26)

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The River School
The River School Photo - The River School offers an inviting, inclusive space for learning where children (18 months - Grade 5) are inspired to observe, wonder and experiment in a nurturing environment. We provide a strong academic foundation through creative, evidence-based teaching. Children are inspired to love learning, become critical thinkers, solve problems, and engage in meaningful inquiry. We are a caring, connected community.
Alternative School
4880 Macarthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3554
Gr: NS-5 | 185 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop John T Walker School For Boys
All-boys (Episcopal)
3640 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 678-1515
Gr: K-5 | 60 students Tuition listed
Washington Jesuit Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
900 Varnum St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7679
Gr: 4-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed

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