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Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts

3328 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se Washington, DC 20032

Tel: (202) 563-5971

www.kuumbaprep.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 62 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 62 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:

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Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts
Nursery	2
Pre-K	5
Kind	5
1	5
2	6
3	6
4	6
5	4
6	4
7	4
8	4
9	4
10	4
11	2
12	1

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Year Founded

1982

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

62 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 49%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

15%

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Kuumba Preparatory School of the Arts (KPSA) is an African-centered private school located in SE Washington D.C. Kuumba offers a year-round non-traditional program in an intimate setting for academics, culture, and the arts.
KPSA`s goal is to assist children in developing their character and artistic talent through holistic education.
Our objective is to reach the whole child by helping them develop in the areas of theatre, music, dance, poetry, and song as we use the arts to stimulate learning.

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Does Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts offer a summer program?

Yes, Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

When is the application deadline for Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts?

The application deadline for Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 8 other private schools located in Southeast Washington.

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