For the 2026 school year, there is 1 friends private elementary school serving 1,142 students in District Of Columbia. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in District Of Columbia.
The top-ranked friends private elementary school in District Of Columbia is Sidwell Friends School.
The average acceptance rate is 15%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private elementary school average acceptance rate of 48%.
Top-Ranked Friends 草榴社区 Elementary Schools in District Of Columbia (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sidwell Friends School
(Friends)
3825 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-8100
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
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