Kendall Demonstration Elementary School

Kendall Demonstration Elementary School in Washington, DC, enrolls 112 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based program.
Founded in 1857, the school is one of the oldest private elementary schools in the District of Columbia.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 16 teachers serving its diverse student population, which is 80.82% students of color.
Located in Northeast Washington, Kendall Demonstration Elementary offers co–ed education with a focus on elementary through middle school grade levels.
The school serves families seeking a private PK–8 educational program in a large city community setting.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked DC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Kendall Demonstration Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1857

Student Body

Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
81%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Kendall Demonstration Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: The Clerc Center, a federally funded national deaf education center, ensures that the diverse population of deaf and hard of hearing students (birth through age 21) in the nation are educated and empowered and have the linguistic competence to maximize th
  • School Mascot: Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kendall Demonstration Elementary School's ranking?
Kendall Demonstration Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Kendall Demonstration Elementary School?
The application deadline for Kendall Demonstration Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Kendall Demonstration Elementary School located?
Kendall Demonstration Elementary School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 11 other private schools located in Northeast Washington.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked DC School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $29,615 for elementary schools and $35,886 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 49% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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