The Story
Georgetown Day School was founded in 1945 as the first integrated school in Washington, DC, at a time when segregation was still the law. Seven families, both Black and white, came together to create a school where children of all backgrounds could learn together. The school began in a small building in Georgetown and has grown into one of the most respected independent schools in the nation. In 2020, GDS opened its unified campus on Davenport Street, bringing together students from all grades on one site for the first time.