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#28 of 45 private schools in DC

National Presbyterian School

Elementary School · Washington, DC

A private elementary school in Washington, DC serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

4121 NEBRASKA AVE NW, Washington, DC 20016

  • 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in DC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,156
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Diversity Index53%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment254
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in DC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where National Presbyterian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 67Good Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,514/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$179,107

Median home value

$1,206,200

Median rent

$2,105/mo

College educated

87.8%

Homeownership

64.6%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White64.6%
Two or More17.3%
Black13.4%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Janney ESEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–50.4 mi684Compare →
Hearst ESEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–50.5 mi337Compare →
Sidwell Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–120.5 mi1,120Compare →
Mann ESEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–50.6 mi394Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

National Presbyterian School is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About National Presbyterian School

National Presbyterian School is a private elementary school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 254 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 45 private schools in DC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about National Presbyterian School

What grades does National Presbyterian School serve?

National Presbyterian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend National Presbyterian School?

National Presbyterian School has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at National Presbyterian School?

The student-teacher ratio at National Presbyterian School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does National Presbyterian School rank in DC?

National Presbyterian School ranks #28 of 45 private schools in DC.

What is National Presbyterian School's MySchoolScout rating?

National Presbyterian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is National Presbyterian School a private school?

Yes, National Presbyterian School is a private coeducational school with a Presbyterian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is National Presbyterian School a religious school?

National Presbyterian School has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
254
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Presbyterian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia
Area population (ZIP 20016)
31,668
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
42.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20016; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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