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Aidan Montessori School Photo - Aidan's primary classes participate in cultural studies including Mandarin and Spanish classes

Best District Of Columbia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools Belonging to AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools belonging to AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools) serving 3,132 students in District Of Columbia. You can also find more schools membership associations in District Of Columbia.
The top-ranked private preschools belonging to AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools) in District Of Columbia include The River School, Beauvoir The National Cathedral Continuation School, and Sidwell Friends School.
The average acceptance rate is 32%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private preschool average acceptance rate of 40%.
33% of private preschools belonging to AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Friends).

Top-Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools Belonging to AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools) in District Of Columbia (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
3500 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6485
Gr: PK-3 | 374 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Georgetown Day School
Georgetown Day School Photo
(2)
4200 Davenport Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 274-3200
Gr: PK-12 | 1,050 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sidwell Friends School
(Friends)
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 1,142 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aidan Montessori School
Aidan Montessori School Photo - Our outdoor learning environment.
Montessori School
2700 27th Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 387-2700
Gr: NS-6 | 154 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Capitol Hill Day School
Capitol Hill Day School Photo - Capitol Hill Day School logo.
(1)
210 South Carolina Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 355-4498
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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