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Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior Inst

801 Buchanan Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
The Kennedy Institute provide a special education to school aged children with developmental and other disabilities.
We serve students diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, significant learning disabilities, emotional disorders, autism and other related disabilities using the Success for All reading program to help students develop strong literacy skills, Key Math to enhance math skills, and the Phillip Roy program to enhance students' independent living skills.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior Inst ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
150 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 48%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Inspiring Hope. Building Futures
  • The Kennedy Institute provide a special education to school aged children with developmental and other disabilities. We serve students diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, significant learning disabilities, emotional disorders, autism and other related disabilities using the Success for All reading program to help students develop strong literacy skills, Key Math to enhance math skills, and the Phillip Roy program to enhance students' independent living skills.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Sharlene Hardy, graduate of Kennedy School in 1976
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior Inst?
Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior Inst famous alumni include: Sharlene Hardy, graduate of Kennedy School in 1976.
When is the application deadline for Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior Inst?
The application deadline for Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior Inst is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior Inst located?
Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior Inst is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 11 other private schools located in Northeast Washington.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Washington, DC is $29,615 for elementary schools and $35,886 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 49% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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