Washington Episcopal School is an independent, co-educational school in Bethesda, MD for students from Nursery through Grade 8. Our balanced and enriched program blends traditional and innovative best practices to build knowledge, self-reliance, and leadership that prepares students for success in a variety of high schools, careers, and life experiences. Our students stand out without burning out. WES is one of the only schools in the nation that sends its students on study trips to Italy, Spain, and France, all included in tuition.