LOWELL SCHOOL Go back
1640 KALMIA RD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20012
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Phone: 202-577-2000
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating:
  • Educational Climate: High
  • Technology Measure: Medium-high
  • Type: Private
  • Grades: Pre-kindergarten - 7th Grade
  • District:
  • Students/Teacher: NOT REPORTED
  • Students/Grade: 31.7
  • Number Students: 285
  • Number Teachers: NOT REPORTED
  • Number Classrooms: 28
  • Expense/Pupil:
  • Poverty Level: NOT REPORTED
  • Number Computers: 175
  • Number PCs: 0
  • Number Macs: 175
  • Principal: Ms Debbie Gibbs
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
  • AYP SCHOOL
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
  • MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (12 ratings)
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    School Reviews (12 Reviews)
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    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-06-03
    "As far as I can tell Lowell School is the best early education institution in the world. My two sons attended from pre-K to 6th grade. Every teacher experience was excellent and each child received an education exactly tailored to their unique personalities and learning abilities. There is a strong emphasis on community building and accepting diversity. They had an affirmative action toward children of gay couples and adopted children. My children were top performers in their classes, and yet were discriminated against when applying to private schools after Lowell because the parents were not rich. Most DC private schools only give their financial aid to increase minority representation."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-03-03
    "My son is a Kindergartener and I couldn't be happier! The school teaches to the whole child. My son has a fantastic teacher (and assistant teacher). The teacher is warm, receptive, and REALLY takes a genuine interest in each child. This is my son's first year- both he and I have made great friends! The community is extremely warm and welcoming. The student/teacher ratio is wonderful! The school has many extracurricular activities- a swim team, track team, basketball, etc. What I love is they even allow the K's to participate!!!! I couldn't be happier!!!!"
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-02-07
    "I have two children attending Lowell and couldn't be more pleased with their experience. There is a deep concern for the development of the WHOLE child. Lowell has provided us with what we were looking for in terms of diversity and a progressive learning environment."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2010-02-20
    "Lowell is a wonderful, nurturing, school. We have been a part of the community for 7 years and have 2 children attending. The new head of school has made important and well thought out improvements. She has done a great job of keeping the core missions in place while making good decisions including some changes to personnel to maximize quality teaching, improvement of communication with parents and supporting technological advances to name a few. Graduates of the school do in fact attend top tier schools. Eleven of last years 6th grade class members were accepted to Maret (curriculum and philosophies are very similar between the two schools). Others went to St Albens, Holton Arms, Sidwell, GDS...Middle school expansion could be very good for this school. While Lowell's pre-primary remains a gem, our best years have come in 1st, 3rd and (our current year) 4th. Strong curriculum, excellent teachers."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2009-11-16
    "Lowell is a wonderfully nurturing and inspiring place to learn. After six years at the school (now a 3rd grader), my daughter is thriving as a strong student and also developing a strong voice and sense of self. The classroom and specialist teachers are tremendously dedicated, talented, and creative. The children are challenged to do their best academically and to grow socially as part of a diverse community. Key themes each year help tie the curriculum together, with many opportunities for students to explore topics through different lenses (math, social studies, literature, music, dance, art). The science program has been revamped and is fantastic, full of hands-on projects. I particularly appreciate the value placed on diversity, participation, and inclusion for the school community as a whole. Plans for expansion to middle school, emphasizing student initiative and leadership, look very promising."
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