A co-ed pre-K through 8th grade school located in Washington, DC.

  • Kalmia Creek
  • Rock Creek Park
  • Indoor and outdoor learning
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Spacious dance studio
  • State-of-the-art black box theater
  • Lowell Dome gymnasium
  • Green roof
  • STEAM program spaces
    • Four science labs
    • Fabrication and maker spaces
    • Two woodshops
    • Three art workshops

Lowell School Campus

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Lowell School equips children to think critically, engage purposefully, and live authentically.

6th - 8th grade rigorous and progressive education empowers students to grow into their best selves as they prepare for high school and beyond.

  • Custom-tailored classroom experiences
    • Learning in creative and practical ways
    • Investigating multiple viewpoints
    • Engaging in both individual and collaborative projects
    • Expanding their horizons with new and exciting challenges
    • Exciting project-based learning
  • Learn beyond the classroom to enhance growth
    • Extended domestic and international trips
    • Outdoor science education
    • Interactive experimentation

Lowell Middle School Quick View

Over eight acres of land to ensure learning goes beyond the classroom.

  • Communicate
  • Collaborate
  • Show respect and empathy for others
  • Become confident and resilient leaders

We Are Lowell School

6th - 8th grade students gain a strong foundation of academic skills and content-area knowledge.

We believe success starts with respecting children and honoring their individuality.

In order to be successful in competitive high school programs and in our rapidly changing world, Lowell middle school students are taught how to:

In addition to the core academic classes, Middle School students participate in elective courses. These highly focused courses are designed to deepen the knowledge, skills, and creativity that students are gaining in their core classes.

Types of elective courses offered:

  • Creative Writing
  • STEAM
  • Theater Arts
  • Activism Through Service-Learning
  • Climate Club
  • Comic Book Design

Our Middle School students also benefit from a dedicated program dedicated to support the growth and development:

We believe an engaged learning community has to be
authentic, inclusive, and diverse.

  • Daily small group meetings with peers
  • Dedicated coaches
  • Work on communication and intra-personal skills
  • Decision-making and responsibility
  • Leadership skills

Looking for information about our Pre-K or Elementary School?

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8

Acre NW DC Campus
Students, 2.5 - 8th Grade

320+

Students Identity as People of Color

49%

1965

Year Founded

33%

Receive Financial Aid

50+

Zip Codes Representing Students and Faculty

Join a Virtual Information Session

Attend a Virtual Information Session (VIS) and learn about Lowell's admissions process, school history, and our unique approach to learning and teaching.

We invite you to join us (via Zoom) and discover what makes Lowell a vibrant and dynamic school community.

Schedule your VIS today

Upcoming Sessions:
Dec. 3 • 12 PM
Dec. 4 • 8 PM | Dec. 16 • 12 PM

Upcoming Session:
Dec. 16 • 12 PM

Attend Lowell's Spring Open House

Join us for our upcoming Open House and learn about Lowell's admissions process, school history, and our unique approach to learning and teaching.

We invite you to join us and discover what makes Lowell a vibrant and dynamic school community.

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Spring Event Date
April 28th • 8:30 - 10:15 AM

Upcoming Sessions:
Dec. 3 • 12 PM
Dec. 4 • 8 PM | Dec. 16 • 12 PM