Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts
Tel:
(202)563-5971
- 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.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Year Founded | 1982 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 62 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 100% State avg.: 48% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 15% |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts is Washington Classical & Christian School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Assumption Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Bishop John T Walker School For Boys (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- WashingtonBishop John T Walker School For BoysAll-boys (Episcopal)Grades: K | 29 students
0.4 miles
3640 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202)678-1515 0.4 K
29 - WashingtonAssumption Catholic School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 182 students
0.6 miles
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202)562-7070 0.6 PK-8
182 - Washington Grades: NS-8 | 159 students
0.7 miles
4265 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202)561-1189 0.7 NS-8
159 - Temple HillsWashington Classical & Christian School(Christian)Grades: K-12 | 39 students
1.9 miles
2200 Culbera Dr
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301)630-9227 1.9 K-12
39 - Washington Grades: 3-8 | 134 students
1.9 miles
1901 Mississippi Ave Se Ste 203 2nd Fl
Washington, DC 20020
(202)678-1113 1.9 3-8
134
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