At Parkmont we create a community where students ally themselves with creative adults whose driving concern is their success and well-being.
We provide them with substantial experience in the world beyond school that invites them to see more clearly the possibilities ahead.
And we challenge them with an academic program that fuses adolescent interests with traditional disciplines and respects the variety of their talents and motivations.
Parkmont is an independent, co-ed, and diverse school serving 65 students in grades 6-12.
Our students get ready to chart their own course; we make sure they're prepared for the journey.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1975
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- At Parkmont we create a community where students ally themselves with creative adults whose driving concern is their success and well-being. We provide them with substantial experience in the world beyond school that invites them to see more clearly the possibilities ahead. And we challenge them with an academic program that fuses adolescent interests with traditional disciplines and respects the variety of their talents and motivations. Parkmont is an independent, co-ed, and diverse school serving 65 students in grades 6-12. Our students get ready to chart their own course; we make sure they're prepared for the journey.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Parkmont School often compared to?
Parkmont School is often viewed alongside schools like The Field School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Parkmont School?
The application deadline for Parkmont School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Parkmont School located?
Parkmont School is located in the Crestwood neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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