Sheridan School vs. Lowell School

At Sheridan, learning is empowerment.  A vibrant K-8 progressive school with no more than 230 students, we intentionally develop in students an authentic desire to learn, to frame questions, to seek answers, to lead, to explore, and to create. This culture of intellectual and creative energy provides students with opportunities to find and build their voice, their passions, and their talents at an early age.

Our balanced approach to education in the elementary and middle school years sets our students on the path for finding joy in lifelong learning.

Challenge at Sheridan is not limited to the classroom.

Our 130-acre Mountain Campus provides students with an opportunity to move outside the comfort of their regular surroundings and experience new levels of challenge in nature - a perspective that plays a vital role in developing confidence and character.

Lowell School is a progressive co-ed pre-K through 8th-grade school in Washington, DC. Through an individualized approach, Lowell equips children to think critically, engage purposefully, and live authentically.

Respect for children guides all we do.  Our multidisciplinary academic environment and social-emotional curriculum are inextricably linked, leading to highly motivated learners with a strong sense of self-worth and efficacy who are prepared to navigate challenges and embrace opportunities.

Our students engage in purposeful academic courses and project-based learning experiences, with equal emphasis on building conceptual understanding and developing creative and analytical skills.

Lowell's innovative and thoughtful educators design lessons integrated across subjects and guided by student interests.

We teach our students to embrace the humanity, dignity, and individuality of all, and partner with families to create a dynamic learning community prepared to change the world.