Fairlawn · Grades PK3–6
Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
Lee Montessori PCS - East End provides an individualized curriculum where students work at their own pace within a mixed-age community, characteristic of its Montessori approach. Beyond academics, the school implements a Restorative Justice Program to build positive community and features a hands-on School Garden for experiential learning. Students enjoy a comprehensive enrichment schedule, including Art, Music, Physical Education, and Library time. School hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. daily, and a uniform is required for all students. Families should note that lottery priority is extended to those with a Sibling Attending or a Sibling Offered a seat, supporting family continuity within the school environment.
“Lee Montessori offers an individualized curriculum where students work at their own pace while participating in a mixed-age community. Our primary classrooms serve children in PS-K. The elementary program for 1st-6th graders builds on the foundation from the primary classroom.”
Specialized Programs
Enrichment
Art · Music · Physical Education · Library
2345 R STREET SE
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All DC residents enrolled at Lee Montessori PCS - East End (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.
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Lee Montessori PCS - East End serves grades PK3–6 in the Fairlawn neighborhood of Washington DC.
Lee Montessori PCS - East End is located in Ward 8, Fairlawn, Washington DC.
Lee Montessori PCS - East End is a DC public charter school 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.
Lee Montessori PCS - East End 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.
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