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Living Word Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 3–12

Washington, DC

1825 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Washington
  • Smaller classes than 86% of Christian schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Washington since at least 2011

In Washington, District of Columbia, Living Word Christian School is a Christian private school for students from 3rd grade through 12th grade. About 17 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Christian schools nationwide. The school supports homeschooling families. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 3–12
Students
17
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 17 girls, 0 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Supports homeschooling
Yes, a main role of this school

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of Christian schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Christian schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 3,636 Christian schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    30’11–1224’13–1434’17–1838’19–2026’21–2217’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded1
    31
    41
    51
    62
    71
    83
    93
    101
    112
    121

    Student body

    Black100%

    Member of

    • Accelerated Christian Education

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    Questions about Living Word Christian School

    What grades does Living Word Christian School serve?

    Living Word Christian School serves grades 3–12.

    How many students attend Living Word Christian School?

    About 17 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Living Word Christian School?

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