For Schools
Claim, update, or feature your DC school listing on DCSchools.com. Reach families actively researching schools across all 8 wards of Washington DC.
Claim or update your profile
All 330 DC schools have a profile on DCSchools.com — public, charter, private, and parochial. If your school's information is incorrect, missing, or outdated, we'll fix it within 48 hours of verification.
Updates we accept: address, phone, website, application deadlines, grade configuration, language programs, before/after care, photos, admissions contact, school description.
Email us to claim your profile →Send from a verified school email address (e.g. @[yourschool].org). Free of charge.
Featured listings
Stand out from the directory listing. Featured schools appear at the top of relevant category pages (e.g. /private-schools-dc), on the school's ward page, and receive an enhanced profile page with photo gallery, video, and admissions CTA.
- ✓ Top placement on category pages
- ✓ Featured badge on profile
- ✓ 5 enhanced profile photos
- ✓ Direct admissions CTA
- ✓ Everything in Standard
- ✓ Top placement on homepage
- ✓ Up to 15 photos + 1 video
- ✓ Open-house event listing
- ✓ Monthly visibility report
Monthly billing, no annual contract. Cancel anytime. No commission on enrollment leads.
What we don't do
- ✗ No commission on student enrollment leads
- ✗ No paid "rating boost" — STAR ratings come from OSSE only
- ✗ No editorial review or rankings of any kind
- ✗ No data sales — your school's information is public, but inquiry leads are not
Common questions
Who runs DCSchools.com?
DCSchools.com is an independent directory, not affiliated with DCPS, OSSE, My School DC, or any government agency. Read more about our methodology →
How do families find our school?
Most arrive through Google searches like "private schools in Washington DC," "DC charter schools," or specific school names. Featured schools appear at the top of these category pages.
Can we cancel anytime?
Yes. Featured listings are billed monthly with no annual contract. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle.
What about ratings? Can we pay to remove low ratings?
No. STAR ratings come directly from OSSE's official report card — we don't alter them and don't accept payment to do so. Featured listings are clearly marked as paid placement.
How do I get started?
Email us at hello@dcschools.com from a verified school address. Mention your school name and what you'd like to do (claim, update, or feature). We respond within 48 hours.
Get in touch
Questions, corrections, or featured listing inquiries — we're responsive.
hello@dcschools.com