Mysa School is an intentionally small independent school for students in grades K-8th.
Mysa students learn by doing versus lecturing. Student assignments are customized based on your child's interests and aptitudes.
Students work at their own pace to achieve national standards, progressing through subject areas and traditional grade levels once standards mastery is achieved.
Mysa has a proprietary app that tracks students' progress, so you can see in real time where your child is achieving at numerous 'grade levels'.
Students at Mysa learn in mixed-age groups and complete all core academic subjects through interdisciplinary project-based learning, self-study, traditional classes, and weekly experential learning opportunities.
Mysa School uses the city as the classroom. An education at Mysa is predicated on 3 fundamental principles: 1) extensive personalization of learning pathways 2) mastery of academic content and objectives 3) the power of experiential learning through flexible scheduling to permit frequent combinations of individual, peer-to-peer, and small-group instruction, in addition to whole-group projects and experiences that include students of various ages and abilities.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2016
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,000
Tuition Notes
This cost is all-inclusive of supplies and our many connect field trips throughout the year.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
Admissions Director
Whitney Retzer
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dodge Ball, Karate, Yoga
Chess Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dodge Ball, Karate, Yoga
School Notes
- Mysa School offers a unique model that combines two distinct, complementary, methods of education:
- 1) The first method is a hands-on, project-basedinterdisciplinary and cooperative system where students engage in group work and solve realworld problems.
- 2) The second method utilizes individually customized academic learningplatforms where each student's classes and lessons are drawn from an extensive menu ofonline lessons, programs and resources from around the world.
- Mysa Schoolcombines the best of both worlds: a tight-knit small learning community that emphasizes thebuilding of interpersonal skills, and at the same time, crowdsourcing the bestacademic lessons, classes, and programs from around the globe personally tailored for each student.
- At Mysa School, we practice place based education, which connects the classroom to the community by immersing the students in the local environment.
- More than just going on local field trips to observe passively, we utilize the unbelievably rich resources in the local Washington, DC area (including museums, historic sites, federal and DC governments, national and international organizations, and our vast and varied natural settings). In most cases the topics for the group projects are connected to work being done or an issue directly relatvent to a local DC place or institution.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does MYSA School cost?
MYSA School's tuition is approximately $24,000 for private students.
What sports does MYSA School offer?
MYSA School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Boxing, Dance, E-sports and Martial Arts.
When is the application deadline for MYSA School?
The application deadline for MYSA School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is MYSA School located?
MYSA School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 56 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.
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