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Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Photo - Georgetown Visitation is located on 23 acres in the heart of the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC.

Best District Of Columbia 草榴社区 High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 5,360 students in District Of Columbia. You can also find more schools membership associations in District Of Columbia.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia include Sidwell Friends School, Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, and National Cathedral School.
The average acceptance rate is 35%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia private high school average acceptance rate of 44%.
50% of private high schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top-Ranked 草榴社区 High Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in District Of Columbia (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Anselm's Abbey School
St. Anselm's Abbey School Photo - Our rigorous curriculum is second to none. You will take 7APs to graduate from our school. Students receive over $5 million dollars in merit scholarships to college each year.
All-boys | Alternative School (Catholic)
4501 South Dakota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-2350
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Edmund Burke School
Edmund Burke School Photo - Advanced Band 11/12 at Pearl Street Warehouse
(4)
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition listed
The Field School
The Field School Photo - The upper school curriculum has constantly evolving courses and learning experiences. In their Senior year, students can pursue more individualized pathways. In addition to core academic courses (math, science, English, history, language, and studio), students choose from upper-level academic elective courses designed to develop true depth of learning across disciplines.
(1)
2301 Foxhall Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-5800
Gr: 6-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School
Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Photo - Georgetown Visitation is located on 23 acres in the heart of the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC.
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
1524 35th St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 337-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 72 Tuition listed
Maret School
Maret School Photo - Upper School students gather in the Theatre weekly for Convocation, a meeting run by Student Council.
(1)
3000 Cathedral Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-8814
Gr: K-12 | 660 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
National Cathedral School
All-girls (Episcopal)
3612 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6300
Gr: 4-12 | 599 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 Tuition listed
St. Albans School
St. Albans School Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
Mount St Alban
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-6440
Gr: 4-12 | 576 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 10 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
Templeton Academy DC
Templeton Academy DC Photo - Biology students doing a biodiversity study in Rock Creek Park.
(5)
406 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 847-0779
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Washington International School
Washington International School Photo - The Primary School outdoor play area includes a field used for a variety of activities.
Special Program Emphasis
3100 Macomb Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 243-1800
Gr: NS-12 | 890 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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