District Montessori in Washington, DC, is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving preschool through kindergarten with an enrollment of 51 students.
The school operates within a large city community and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 26:1 with two full–time teachers.
District Montessori's grade span includes preschool and kindergarten, providing early childhood education in an urban setting.
With 4 students enrolled in kindergarten, the school focuses primarily on early learning programs in Washington's city environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for District Montessori?
The application deadline for District Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to District Montessori is Gonzaga College High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Saint Peter School (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
422 3rd Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1618
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 544-1618
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210 South Carolina Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 355-4498
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 355-4498
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Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Washington, DC 20003
(202) 484-0044
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 484-0044
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Daycare / Preschool
200 Constitution Ave NW #1450
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 693-7979
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 693-7979
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Gr: NS-PK
60 I Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 338-1557
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 338-1557
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 25 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
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