Lowell School vs. Washington International School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Lowell School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
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Washington International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
Overview
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.
Washington International School (WIS) is a coeducational day school offering 900 students a challenging international curriculum and rich language program from Preschool through Grade 12.
Students in Preschool through Grade 5 follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP).
In Grades 6-10 students pursue a course of study designed to build skills in key areas while enhancing their ability to think deeply and solve problems.
In their final two years of high school, all students are enrolled in IB Diploma Program courses.
We equip children with the tools to master rigorous academic challenges in math, science, languages, literature, social sciences, and the arts.
An active sports schedule, programs in the arts, participation in clubs, community service in Washington, DC and around the world, and travel programs-for study and for fun-help create well-rounded students who are also engaged global citizens.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1965
1966
Students Body
Total Students
311 students
890 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
24
Pre-K Students
52
34
Kindergarten Students
24
47
Grade 1 Students
28
60
Grade 2 Students
33
67
Grade 3 Students
24
56
Grade 4 Students
27
68
Grade 5 Students
36
70
Grade 6 Students
30
66
Grade 7 Students
31
66
Grade 8 Students
26
63
Grade 9 Students
-
68
Grade 10 Students
-
63
Grade 11 Students
-
72
Grade 12 Students
-
66
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
106 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
72%
Average Class Size
16
14
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
n/a
1380
Average ACT score
n/a
31
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 5
Jan. 5
Tuition Cost
n/a
$51,710
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $44,500 for Pre-Primary School to $54,000 for Middle School.
Preschool Tuition: $32,190
Pre-Kindergarten Tuition: $40,980
Kindergarten Tuition: $44,495
Grade 1 to Grade 5 Tuition: $45,730
Middle School Tuition (Grades 6-8): $50,970
Upper School Tuition (Grades 9-12): $51,710
% on Financial Aid
33%
16%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$34,739
Acceptance Rate
n/a
15%
Admissions Director
Tanya Espy-Disparti
Mary Hastings Moore
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
MS Rainbow ClubStudents of Color
Arts and Music Programs:
Pop/Rock Bands
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
many student-organized clubs
Arts and Music Programs:
chorus and instrumental music.In middle and upper schools
two musicals and two plays each year


