The Monroe School

The Nannie Helen Burroughs School is a private educational institution dedicated to Christian principles, which embrace the African world experience and culture.
The School is committed to the holistic education of children, which will provide them with the values, knowledge and skills to ensure their role as productive world citizens and leaders in the global context of the 21st century.
The Nannie Helen Burroughs School is a department of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, and serves as a model and facilitator of education and training to meet the additional needs of students, adults, families and communities locally, nationally and internationally.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The Monroe School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12

Student Body

Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade
The Monroe School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Monroe School?
The application deadline for The Monroe School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Monroe School located?
The Monroe School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 12 other private schools located in Northeast Washington.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 47 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 $29,380 for elementary schools and $33,185 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Washington, DC is 60% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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