Dupont Park provides an afro-centric educational approach designed to develop pride and self-esteem, while preparing young people to live and work in a global society.
We have been in the business of educating children for over seventy-five years with positive results.
Our students do well on standardized tests and college entrance exams; moreover, a competitive curriculum has produced generations of professionals, artists, technicians, leaders, thinkers and doers.
The school does not promote failure, but believes all students can achieve.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Dupont Park Adventist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Dupont Park provides an afro-centric educational approach designed to develop pride and self-esteem, while preparing young people to live and work in a global society. We have been in the business of educating children for over seventy-five years with positive results. Our students do well on standardized tests and college entrance exams; moreover, a competitive curriculum has produced generations of professionals, artists, technicians, leaders, thinkers and doers. The school does not promote failure, but believes all students can achieve.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Dupont Park Adventist School?
The application deadline for Dupont Park Adventist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Dupont Park Adventist School located?
Dupont Park Adventist School is located in the Fort Davis Park neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 1 other private schools located in Fort Davis Park.
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