The Monroe School
Special education school · Grades 6–12
Washington, DC
601 50th St NE, Washington, DC 20019
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
In Washington, District of Columbia, The Monroe School is a special education school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 28 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 40% since 2013–14. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 203 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 28
- Teachers
- 5.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 14 girls, 14 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 203 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 59% of special education schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,123 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Private Special Education Centers
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 The Monroe School
What grades does The Monroe School serve?
The Monroe School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend The Monroe School?
About 28 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Monroe School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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