National Association of Independent Schools Email Format
Education Administration ProgramsDistrict of Columbia, United States501-1000 Employees
The National Association of Independent Schools is a nonprofit organization focused on education administration, based in the Washington, DC area. It serves more than 1,700 schools and school associations in the United States and internationally, including 1,500 nonprofit private K-12 schools in the United States that determine their own mission and programs and are governed by independent boards. It provides services and resources intended to support independent schools and the students they educate. The organization operates within the education administration programs sector, coordinating networks and professional development to help member schools navigate governance and program alignment. It is based in the Washington, DC area and serves a broad national and international client base, comprising independent schools and their associations. A recent development includes participation in the NAIS Thrive Heads' Summit in Seattle on February 25, 2026, where Eastside Prep's Chamber Choir performed led by Luke Stromberg.