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Top 10 Best District Of Columbia Nonsectarian Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 48 nonsectarian private schools in District Of Columbia. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in District Of Columbia.

The nonsectarian private schools in District Of Columbia include Maret School, Edmund Burke School, and The Field School.

The River School Photo - The River School's unique co-teaching model pairs a master's level educator with a speech-language pathologist in each classroom. Our thematic curriculum is designed to enliven learning across the domains, building each year as a student moves through our Preschool, Elementary and Upper Elementary programs. Children thrive in an environment of experiential and collaborative learning.

Edmund Burke School Photo - 4101 Connecticut Avenue NW

The Field School Photo - At Field, we empower students to choose colleges best suited for their talents and passions, and our college counseling team is dedicated to helping them find those great fits. The students in the Class of 2024 were accepted to 143 colleges and universities nationwide and internationally. View our website (fieldschool.org) to learn more about our graduates.

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.

Montessori School Of Washington DC Photo - Math Lessons

MYSA School Photo - Students at MYSA are responsible for their own work. Each student has a weekly 'menu' of work that is customized to their interests and aptitudes. Learning tasks are self-guided and foster a greater sense of responsibility, planning, prioritization in order to complete work during the week. Building these executive skills are necessary for ongoing success.

Montessori School Of Chevy Chase Photo - We love our school!

Maret School Photo - Upper School students gather in the Theatre weekly for Convocation, a meeting run by Student Council.

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

Kirov Academy Of Washington D.c. Photo - Teaching the After School Program Classes

Washington International School Photo - The Primary School outdoor play area includes a field used for a variety of activities.

Whittle School & Studios Photo - We have renovated our school to reflect a modern style of teaching and learning with natural light permeating nearly every classroom and shared space in the building.

British International School of Washington Photo

Aidan Montessori School Photo - Our outdoor learning environment.

Georgetown Montessori School Photo - the playground

Franklin Montessori School Photo - Friends enjoying the woods

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