At NPS, our mission is to focus on the foundational decade of childhood to launch lives of purpose and compassion.
We celebrate childhood, the foundational years of age 3 to Grade 6 when the greatest leaps of learning occur.
Our faculty and staff are experts at helping children learn and grow - intellectually, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. We challenge students with an engaging, research-based academic program.
We embrace important Core Values that help students learn and practice what it means to live morally and ethically.
We seek a sense of belonging for each member of our community. We cultivate and nurture our students' positive self identity while also learning to appreciate other identities beyond their own.
Our exceptional outplacement record speaks for itself: NPS graduates routinely gain acceptance to - and thrive at - leading middle and high schools in the Washington, DC, area and beyond.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 12
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1969
Student Body
Total Students
300 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
13 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
no jeans or graphic t-shirts
no jeans or graphic t-shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 12
Tuition Notes
Tuition range: $18,441 to $38,922
% on Financial Aid
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$29,438
Admissions Director
Robin Baker
Admissions Associate
Julia Hetherington
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
After 3 Club (Extended Day), After School Program Classes, School Newspaper (Grades 5 & 6), Summer Camp
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus (Grades 4-6), Handbell Choir (Grades 6 & 6)
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Recreational Sports, Team Sports (Grades 5 & 6)
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus (Grades 4-6), Handbell Choir (Grades 6 & 6)
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Recreational Sports, Team Sports (Grades 5 & 6)
School Notes
At National Presbyterian School, we understand that the childhood
years, from 3 to 12, are our most crucial, when the foundation is
put in place for who we will become.
The NPS journey begins with 3-year-olds, just ready to engage in an independent journey in a playful, stimulating environment. The journey concludes with 12-year-olds who sit on the cusp of adolescence but benefit from the focused attention of an elementary school setting, before joining the complicated world of teenagers.
We offer all students a thoughtfully designed, integrated, and challenging curriculum; what students learn in one subject connects to what they learn in another, and what they learn one year becomes the foundation for what they learn in the next.
To do this, we tap the potential of educational innovation: developing critical thinking skills through instructional frameworks such as Harvard`s Project Zero Thinking Routines; building emotional intelligence with deliberate and dynamic social-emotional learning plus ethical and religious studies; and allowing students to learn by doing using a discovery-based approach.
The NPS journey begins with 3-year-olds, just ready to engage in an independent journey in a playful, stimulating environment. The journey concludes with 12-year-olds who sit on the cusp of adolescence but benefit from the focused attention of an elementary school setting, before joining the complicated world of teenagers.
We offer all students a thoughtfully designed, integrated, and challenging curriculum; what students learn in one subject connects to what they learn in another, and what they learn one year becomes the foundation for what they learn in the next.
To do this, we tap the potential of educational innovation: developing critical thinking skills through instructional frameworks such as Harvard`s Project Zero Thinking Routines; building emotional intelligence with deliberate and dynamic social-emotional learning plus ethical and religious studies; and allowing students to learn by doing using a discovery-based approach.
- Our goal is to prepare our students to be both good learners and good people as they grow to become tomorrow`s global citizens.
- Renowned for academic sophistication, confidence, and compassion, our graduates are highly sought after by a wide array of schools in Seventh Grade.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does National Presbyterian School offer?
National Presbyterian School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Lacrosse and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for National Presbyterian School?
The application deadline for National Presbyterian School is Jan. 12.
In what neighborhood is National Presbyterian School located?
National Presbyterian School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 61 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Memorial Day | School Closed
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Spring ASP Classes
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School for Lower Division
June 04, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School for Upper Divison | School Closes at Noon
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
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