Lowell School Photo - Students at every grade-level enjoy hands-on STEAM education.

Top 10 Best District Of Columbia Private Schools offering programs/support for students with ADD/ADHD (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 19 private schools offering programs/support for students with ADD/ADHD serving 6,343 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked private schools offering programs/support for students with ADD/ADHD in District Of Columbia include Gonzaga College High School, Maret School, and St. Anselm's Abbey School.
The average tuition cost is $28,878, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average tuition cost of $28,081.
47% of private schools offering programs/support for students with ADD/ADHD in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

Top Ranked Private Schools offering programs/support for students with ADD/ADHD in District Of Columbia (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Edmund Burke School
Edmund Burke School Photo - 4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-8882
Grades: 6-12
| 302 students
National Presbyterian School
National Presbyterian School Photo - National Presbyterian School is located in Northwest, DC, near the Tenleytown Metro stop and shares a 12 acre campus with National Presbyterian Church.
(Presbyterian)
4121 Nebraska Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-7569
Grades: NS-6
| 306 students
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
Grades: NS-5
| 223 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 247 students
Fusion Academy Washington D.C.
Fusion Academy Washington D.C. Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
2000 Florida Ave. NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
MYSA School
MYSA School Photo - MYSA students take weekly experiential learning trips to engage within the community and integrate studies. The community is the classroom. These excursions integrate students' classes and curricular 'Connect units.'
(3)
1500 Harvard St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
(301) 915-0955
Grades: K-8
| 40 students
Blessed Sacrament School (DC)
Blessed Sacrament School (DC) Photo
(Catholic)
5841 Chevy Chase Pkwy NW
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 966-6682
Grades: K-8
| 489 students
2001 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 280-6780
Grades: PK-12
| 616 students
Gonzaga College High School
Gonzaga College High School Photo - Gonzaga is Washington's only Catholic, Jesuit high school. The campus is located in the heart of our nation's capital and consists of nine buildings. In recent years, the physical plant has undergone major renovations and additions.
All-boys (Catholic)
(4)
19 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 336-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Lowell School
Lowell School Photo - Students at every grade-level enjoy hands-on STEAM education.
(10)
1640 Kalmia Road NW
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 577-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 659 students
St. Johns College High School
(Catholic)
2607 Military Road NW, Chevy Chase
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 363-2316
Grades: 9-12
| 1,279 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Annunciation Catholic School
Annunciation Catholic School Photo - Kindergarten LOVES to read in their tent!
(Catholic)
(1)
3810 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 460-9076
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
St. Jerome Institute
St. Jerome Institute Photo - St. Jerome Institute: A liberal arts high school in the Catholic tradition
(Catholic)
(4)
1800 Perry St. NE
Washington, DC 20018
(301) 887-3008
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Sheridan School
Sheridan School Photo
(4)
4400 36th Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 362-7900
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
Washington Jesuit Academy
All-boys (Catholic)
900 Varnum St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7679
Grades: 4-8
| 130 students
Washington School For Girls
Washington School For Girls Photo - The Washington School for Girls develops confidence, competence, and compassion in young leaders.
All-girls (Catholic)
1901 Mississippi Ave Se Ste 203 2nd Fl
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1113
Grades: 3-8
| 126 students
3400 International Drive NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 417-3615
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students

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