Capitol Hill Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Washington, DC
210 S Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 90% of independent schools nationwide
- Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
Capitol Hill Day School is an independent private school in Washington, District of Columbia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 221 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 90% of independent elementary schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 13% since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 221
- Teachers
- 55 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 105 girls, 116 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 90% of independent elementary schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 84% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Capitol Hill Day School
What grades does Capitol Hill Day School serve?
Capitol Hill Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Capitol Hill Day School?
About 221 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Capitol Hill Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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