(If I could have given IDEAL a zero score, I would.) This school is completely unprofessional. The…read moreleadership, the office staff, even the PTO president is just down right ignorant. I was looking to possibly send my child here, but as soon as I pulled up, I could not believe that the playground is in the front of the school, facing a major intersection. At the time, it was not even fenced in. That is dangerous. The office staff was rude, and had no idea how to run a professional office. They were talking with a woman who introduced herself as the PTO pres. and if that's the case, I'm appalled. I feel so sorry for these kids. Sad, just sad. I would hope that these folks will do better by these inner city kids. I wrote a formal complaint to the board. This school needs to be shut down as soon as possible to give the kids a fighting chance.

Exceptional teachers offering tailored instruction with a whole-child approach. A joyful,…read moresupportive environment that inspires growth and academic achievement.

Burke is a phenomenal school. The teachers all seem happy to be there and are given the freedom to…read moredevelop lesson plans that work for each class. I have no doubt that my child is ready for college based on their experience at Burke. It's a warm and welcoming community with academic rigor, but kids are not as stressed out as some other schools. Kids are taught to be independent thinkers and to self advocate. It's an urban school so wonderful opportunities to explore the city. Sports facilities are lacking, but an easy compromise to make for the location. Sports teams are no cut which means kids can play sports every season if they choose.

It's only right that I update everyone...So I wrote a bad review back in August because I was…read moreconcerned and upset about a few things however they have since been resolved. I spoke with the founder Mama Bernida and I really respect her professionalism and wisdom. Families have differences however you learn to overcome them and work together. Roots is not just an education facility but a community of leaders who's aim is to see our young children excel to the highest degree.

Fantastic school. If you want your baby loved on and looked after. My son started in the infant…read morecenter 3 months ago (he was 3 months), and I could not have asked for a better group of people to look after him. His lead teacher is amazing with him--and, tho it was hard to leave my baby so early, she made the transition as easy as possible. We stay in contact communication about every little thing. The best thing to see in daycare/school is your kid's face light up as soon as he sees his teacher...and that's exactly what happens. Not to mention, the other children are all so sweet. School has a strong philosophy, rooted in african heritage, which i think is beautiful and uplifting. But you definitely have to be comfortable with that. It is a wonderful place though...full of love, support and acceptance towards ALL. LOVE IT. (and am so grateful to have found such a wonderful place for my son.)

The school staff and parents are great. Very friendly. My daughter did not get is but they made the…read moreprocess very easy and all the staff was very helpful. I really liked the school

From the owner: Aidan Montessori School is DC's most established Montessori School, serving children from age 18…read moremonths through grade 6.

Beautiful parish and church! This is an historically black Catholic Church that has a gospel choir…read moreand celebrates the mass with the African American expression. (Vatican 2) If you're looking for a more "traditional" solemn mass I suggest Saint Matthew or Saint Stephen's.

Born in Catholic Country-midwest, I have been on a hunt for a good church fish fry during lent. My…read morehunt was not taking me anywhere, until I heard about St. Augustine's. And I was impressed. I should say as a disclaimer though, don't come expecting some 5 star level cooking, if you are looking for that, you shouldn't be looking for a volunteer cooked meal anyway. But the ladies cooking here really did it up right. I had the boneless fillets, which were fresh, skin on, crispy and hot. Other main courses that were available were a whole fried fish, crab cakes and shrimp. With each main course you get 2 sides (macaroni, french fries, corn bread, green beans). I went for the macaroni and green beans and YUM. You also get a cute little juice box with it, so hey, why not. Everything I had was damn good, it felt like I was back in Michigan.. almost. One thing that really put St. Augustine's Fish Fry over the top though, was that THEY TAKE CREDIT CARDS. It is so rare for a church to do something like this for a cheap meal, but I was stoked. And better yet, the whole kitten caboodle cost $9. I shall be back friends, but only for your fish.. I am not convinced to come back for religious services quite yet.

Finding Lowell has been a blessing for our daughter. We transferred in 3rd grade and saw that spark…read morereturn that had been dimmed during the pandemic and in her previous school. Lowell created an individualized learning plan that quickly helped her improve her reading and math skills. She found new confidence thanks to the caring, supportive teachers and staff. We've seen her dance in front of the whole school, perform at piano recitals, speak publicly, tryout for teams, and make many new friends. The family community is wonderful. It's the kind of school we'd been hoping to find for so long.

Our experience at Lowell was fine in the earlier years but declined greatly over time. There are a…read morefew teachers, particularly in the middle school, who hold the place together but the academics turned out to be woefully inept given ultimate demands and expectations in high school. We had to spend a lot of money on testing and tutors to help our child get up to speed. We raised these concerns at Lowell and were met essentially with cold stares and what seemed like contempt from administrators at every level, which we found very weird. It seemed like they were blaming us or our child for those challenges. Lowell doesn't have the resources or, seemingly, the inclination to meet each kid where they are. This is also very weird given the low teacher/student ratio. If we had to do it over again, we would have chosen another school.

On the campus of a private elementary school connected to the Washington National Cathedral is one…read moreof the city's best playgrounds. If you're a parent of a child between the ages of 2-8, this is the place to be...when it's open to the public. Here are all the details: 1) Hours: It's open when school is not in session. That means on weekends and during school breaks. (Check their website for their break schedule. For example, Winter Break 2021 ran from December 18th through January 2nd.) A few neighbors report it's open during the week in the evening. 2) Space: It's one large, tiered open area completely fenced in. There's a large turf area perfect for running around or soccer. There are different levels with plenty of areas to sit for parents. 3) Equipment: The most popular items are the zip line, a two-level fast slide and a rope tunnel course. They also have swings, lots of climbing equipment, a wooden bear, gargoyles art, a bear cave, two sand pits and so much more. My four-year-old daughter spends hours here without ever getting bored. 4) Parking: There's a small parking lot at the school. If it's full, easy street parking nearby can be found. One thing I didn't see while there are bathrooms. If you really need to go, walk north along nearby Wisconsin Avenue to local restaurants.

This elementary school is the best, there are so many activities for kids to do and they will have…read moreso much fun at beauvoir!!!

One of the city's best kept secrets! Dedicated teachers and coaches, a plethora of extra curricular…read moreand college course options, and a true international focus. Plus the athletes are the hardest working in the city. Let's go Roosevelt!

The Roosevelt High School Track is generally open to the public in the mornings and evenings if it…read morein use by the school. The DC Tri Club does track workouts there on Thursday mornings at 7am. Great place for a workout!