Welcome to Capitol Hill Day School!

Dent Building | PreK - Grade 4
210 South Carolina Avenue, SE

Farren's Stable | Grades 5-8
218 D Street, SE

Our school home is the historic Dent Building in a diverse and vibrant neighborhood, facing Garfield Park and just blocks from the Nation's Capital. Complementing the main building and one block north of Providence "X" Park, Farren’s Stable became our new Upper Grades (5-8) home in 2019. Learn more about our campus here.

Our campus extends beyond our buildings! We make abundant use of the resources in our neighborhood and beyond through our unique Field Education Program.

• Who We Are: An independent, co-ed, progressive school for students in prekindergarten through 8th Grade.
• Total Enrollment: 235
• Diversity: Over 39% of students are members of racial and ethnic minority groups.
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:1
• Small Classes: 2 teachers per class in prekindergarten through 4th Grade. Grades 5-8 are taught in two cohorts (5/6 and 7/8), each led by a team of four teachers with content expertise in language arts, social studies, math, and science.
• Accessibility: 25% of families receive some level of financial assistance.

• Progressive and Learner-Centered: Our approach puts students at the center of their learning, emphasizing inquiry, creativity, and critical thinking.

• Integrated, Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Subjects are woven together to help students make meaningful connections across disciplines.

• Field Education Program: Our one-of-a-kind program includes over 300 field experiences each year, all directly tied to classroom learning.

• Beyond the Basics: Every student engages deeply in visual and performing arts, Spanish, library, physical education, and more, because a well-rounded education is essential to whole-child development.

• Commitment to DEIB: Equity, inclusion, and respect are woven into every aspect of school life. By teaching through a justice lens, we help students develop empathy, engage with diverse perspectives, and be thoughtful, compassionate members of their communities.

Capitol Hill Day School graduates are confident, caring young people who leave well-prepared for high school—and for life—with a deep love of learning and a grounded sense of purpose.

Working with our Upper Grades Head & Outplacement Coordinator, Capitol Hill Day School students matriculate to roughly 15 different high schools every year. See a full list of high schools and learn about our outplacement process.

Our After School Program (ASP) operates from dismissal until 6:00 p.m. each day. Enrichment activities that often include sports, music, and more, are available at an additional cost.

Spend your summer at Capitol Hill Day School! Each summer, we offer engaging programming held in three 2-week camp sessions with varying themes. Visit our Summer Camp page for more information.