Capitol Hill Day School is an independent, progressive prekindergarten through 8th grade school on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. It is a close-knit school in a historic building in a diverse and vibrant neighborhood, and we make abundant use of our neighborhood as an extended classroom. Experiences outside the classroom add vast new dimensions to what happens inside-our Field Education Program is unparalleled, opening up whole new worlds for our students.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Yearly Tuition: $31,720
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 10 / Feb. 3
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
227 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
22 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 10 / Feb. 3
Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,720
Tuition Notes
Early Childhood through Grade 4: $31,720
Grades 5 through 8: $33,380
% on Financial Aid
27%
Admissions Director
Hana Carey
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
service volunteers, year book
Club or Organization:
Drama Club, Tae Kwon Do
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama Productions, Instrumental Ensemble, Instrumental Music Lessons, Music Lessons
Club or Organization:
Drama Club, Tae Kwon Do
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama Productions, Instrumental Ensemble, Instrumental Music Lessons, Music Lessons
School Notes
- Capitol Hill Day School is an independent, progressiveprekindergarten through 8th grade school on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Itisa close-knit school in a historic building in a diverse and vibrant neighborhood, and we make abundant use of our neighborhood as an extended classroom. Experiences outside the classroom add vast new dimensions to what happens inside-our Field Education Program is unparalleled, opening up whole new worlds for our students.
- In 2019, the Capitol Hill Day School middle school program expanded into Farren's Stable at 218 D St. SE. The space was designed with middle school learners in mind, and includes flexible spaces for students to collaborate and socialize in large and small groups.
- Mission:Capitol Hill Day School deeply engages a diverse community of students in connecting the classroom to the larger world, supporting each child in developing the confidence, compassion, and intellectual capacity to live a life of purpose and value.
- Philosophy:Capitol Hill Day School is an independent, coeducational school for students in prekindergarten through eighth grade. Together, its academic day program and auxiliary programs in the late afternoon and summer reflect the School's commitment to create a community of students from varying backgrounds in which individual differences are respected and valued.
- What Makes Us Special:We are a progressive school, building on an educational tradition that puts children at the center of their learning and that has proven its value in the lives of countless students. A key feature of our progressive approach is that a child`s social and emotional growth is every bit as important as his or her intellectual development, because we know how much the one contributes to the other.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Capitol Hill Day School cost?
Capitol Hill Day School's tuition is approximately $31,720 for private students.
What sports does Capitol Hill Day School offer?
Capitol Hill Day School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Capitol Hill Day School?
The application deadline for Capitol Hill Day School is Jan. 10 / Feb. 3.
In what neighborhood is Capitol Hill Day School located?
Capitol Hill Day School is located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 2 other private schools located in Capitol Hill.
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