Top Rankings
Lee Montessori PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 544 students in Lee Montessori PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in Lee Montessori PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
2 Schools
245 Schools
# Students
544 Students
93,597 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
8,610 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lee Montessori PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 57 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
10%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.3%
46.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
57%
62%
% White
24%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,070 in this school district is less than the state median of $30,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,956 is less than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has declined by 66% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,070
$30,796
Spending / Student
$18,956
$30,691
Best Lee Montessori PCS School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3025 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Montessori Pcs - East End
Charter School
2345 R Street Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 996-6700
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 996-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lee Montessori PCS School District?
Lee Montessori PCS School District manages 2 public schools serving 544 students.
What is the rank of Lee Montessori PCS School District?
Lee Montessori PCS School District is ranked #7 out of 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lee Montessori PCS School District?
57% of Lee Montessori PCS School District students are Black, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lee Montessori PCS School District?
Lee Montessori PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Lee Montessori PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,956 is less than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has declined by 66% over four school years.
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