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Capitol Hill Montessori

publicWard 6

Near Northeast · Grades PK3–8

OSSE STAR Rating

SY 2018-19
3 / 5 stars · Score 54.3 / 100
Enrollment: 367

Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

About Capitol Hill Montessori

Capitol Hill Montessori educates the whole child for a whole world, utilizing the Montessori philosophy and materials. Its comprehensive approach integrates Arts Integration and Blended Learning programs, fostering a rich educational environment where students explore and grow. Beyond core academics, the school offers diverse enrichment opportunities, including Theater Arts and Museum Studies, Chess, Cross country and track & field, and Tennis, broadening horizons and developing varied skills. The school day runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and a uniform is not required, allowing for individual expression. Families with siblings currently attending or offered admission receive priority in the lottery, supporting family unity. This school nurtures curious, independent learners prepared for future success.

Our mission is to educate the whole child for a whole world through the use of the Montessori philosophy and materials. Our concept of whole child encompasses and celebrates the social, emotional, physical, spiritual (non-religious) and intellectual aspects of being human. Capitol Hill Montessori provides unique learning environments where students, under the guidance of Association of Montessori Internationale-trained and certified teachers, explore their world within a structured but creative

Specialized Programs

Arts IntegrationBlended LearningMontessoriSTEM Focus

Enrichment

Theater Arts and Museum Studies · Chess · Cross country and track & field · Tennis

🕐 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.👔 Uniform not required

Address

215 G STREET NE

Enrollment Lottery

Required

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Free transit for students

All DC residents enrolled at Capitol Hill Montessori (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.

School Hours

From Google business listing — confirm with the school directly.

  • Monday8:45 AM to 4:15 PM
  • Tuesday8:45 AM to 4:15 PM
  • Wednesday8:45 AM to 4:15 PM
  • Thursday8:45 AM to 4:15 PM
  • Friday8:45 AM to 4:15 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Specialties

Arts IntegrationBlended LearningMontessoriSTEM Focus

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does Capitol Hill Montessori serve?+

Capitol Hill Montessori serves grades PK3–8 in the Near Northeast neighborhood of Washington DC.

What ward is Capitol Hill Montessori in?+

Capitol Hill Montessori is located in Ward 6, Near Northeast, Washington DC.

How do I apply to Capitol Hill Montessori?+

Capitol Hill Montessori is DCPS (DC Public Schools) that requires a lottery application. Applications are submitted through MySchoolDC (myschooldc.org), which opens each November and closes in early February. Results are released in late March.

What is Capitol Hill Montessori's OSSE star rating?+

Capitol Hill Montessori received a 3/5 star rating (★★★☆☆) from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in SY 2018-19. OSSE ratings measure academic achievement, growth, and attendance.

Is Capitol Hill Montessori tuition-free?+

Yes. As a DC public school, Capitol Hill Montessori is tuition-free and open to all DC residents regardless of ward or neighborhood.

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