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Metropolitan Day School (Closed 2014)

1240 Randolph St Ne
Washington, DC 20017

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The Metropolitan Day School, Inc., founded in 1998 by the Metropolitan Baptist Church, is a coeducational institution that enrolls students in grades K-3 (3 years) through Grade five.

Our mission is to develop the minds, bodies and spirits of children, creating in them a passion for lifelong learning, a commitment to caring for others, and habits of healthy living.

We are committed to the pursuit of excellence, integrating learning and faith so that our students become the academic and spiritual leaders of the future.

While acknowledging our foundation in the African American church, we teach children to appreciate the cultures and accomplishments of the diversity of God's people.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-5

Student Body

Total Students

56 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 48%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The Metropolitan Day School, Inc., founded in 1998 by the Metropolitan Baptist Church, is a coeducational institution that enrolls students in grades K-3 (3 years) through Grade five. Our mission is to develop the minds, bodies and spirits of children, creating in them a passion for lifelong learning, a commitment to caring for others, and habits of healthy living. We are committed to the pursuit of excellence, integrating learning and faith so that our students become the academic and spiritual leaders of the future. While acknowledging our foundation in the African American church, we teach children to appreciate the cultures and accomplishments of the diversity of God's people.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Metropolitan Day School?

The application deadline for Metropolitan Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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