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

Best District Of Columbia Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private schools with special program emphasis serving 1,758 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in District Of Columbia include Archbishop Carroll High School and Washington International School.
17% of private schools with special program emphasis in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked District Of Columbia Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Archbishop Carroll High School
Archbishop Carroll High School Photo - ACHS Gospel Choir
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
4300 Harewood Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 529-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
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
Grades: NS-12
| 890 students
The French Maternal School
Special Program Emphasis
3115 P St Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 276-0465
Grades: PK-K
| 51 students
Nation House
Special Program Emphasis
6101 Dix Street NE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 291-5600
Grades: PK-8
| 25 students
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership
Special Program Emphasis
1528 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 684-7044
Grades: 11-12
| 107 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in District Of Columbia include Archbishop Carroll High School and Washington International School.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in District Of Columbia?
5 private schools with special program emphasis are located in District Of Columbia.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 67% minority students, which is higher than the District Of Columbia private school average of 46%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in District Of Columbia?
17% of private schools with special program emphasis in District Of Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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