Lowell School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Washington, DC
1640 Kalmia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20012
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools nationwide
- One of the most diverse private schools in the District of Columbia
- Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
In Washington, District of Columbia, Lowell School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 270 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of independent elementary schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 270
- Teachers
- 63.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 147 girls, 123 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of independent elementary schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 88% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Lowell School
What grades does Lowell School serve?
Lowell School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Lowell School?
About 270 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Lowell School?
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