Bridges Academy was established in 1979 by Victoria Ives-Adamson, who herself experienced the same heartaches suffered by all learning different students.
Bridges Academy was founded to educate children with learning differences.
Bridges Academy follows the guidelines of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, but never loses sight of the individual needs of each student.
Bridges Academy believes that all children with learning disabilities have a right to be educated as citizens of a democratic society.
Our goal is to provide our students with academic, organizational study skills for success in their continued education once they leave Bridges Academy.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Bridges Academy 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
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 46%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
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 Bridges Academy?
The application deadline for The Bridges Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Bridges Academy located?
The Bridges Academy is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 60 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.
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The nearest high school and elementary school to The Bridges Academy is Academy For Ideal Education (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Roots Activity Learning Center (1.0 miles away)
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Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-5737
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-5737
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PK-8
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Grades: K-12 | 42 students 0.9 miles
62 T St NE
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 269-3186
Washington, DC 20011
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Grades: 6-12 | 37 students 1.1 miles 4842 16th St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-0740
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-0740
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Grades: K-6 | 110 students 1.5 miles 201 Allison St., NW, Suite B
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-1520
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-1520
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School Reviews
5 9/2/2022
Bridges Academy is a recommended school. My kids they loved. They don`t want to go to another school. They grow the oldest ones from PreK-4 to 5th grade and the youngest daughter from nursery to 3rd grade. Teachers are sociable and so familiar. All staffs are so nice. Especially Ms. Campbell is the backbone of bridges.
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