The Children's House Of Washington

3133 Dumbarton St Nw Washington, DC 20007
chowmontessori.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • The Children's House Of Washington serves 24 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
  • The student:teacher of The Children's House Of Washington is 24:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

The Children's House Of Washington ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:

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Attribute

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981

Student Body

Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 49%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Children's House Of Washington?
The application deadline for The Children's House Of Washington is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Children's House Of Washington located?
The Children's House Of Washington is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 55 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $29,456 for elementary schools and $36,096 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 50% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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