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Public Charter Ward 5 PK3 to 6

Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

1240 RANDOLPH STREET NE, Washington, DC

14.6%
ELA Proficiency
6.4%
Math Proficiency
10.2:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
83%
Teacher Retention

Programs & Activities

Academic Programs

Dual Language Extended Day Montessori School Gardens

Student Demographics

Source: OSSE enrollment data. Percentages reflect the school's student population composition.

Black / African American 66%
Hispanic / Latino 19%
White 10%
Asian 4%

Staff & Leadership

School Leader Experience
N/A
Teacher Retention Rate
83%

This school may be a fit if…

Parents often consider factors like these when researching schools. This is informational, not a recommendation.

  • you prefer self-directed, mixed-age Montessori learning
  • your family values bilingual instruction
  • a longer school day fits your schedule
  • before-school care is important
  • after-school care is important
  • metro or bus accessibility matters to your family
  • you prefer a school without a uniform requirement
  • you live in or near Ward 5

Data sources: Academic proficiency data from OSSE PARCC/STAR assessments. Lottery match rates from MySchoolDC results. Demographics from OSSE enrollment reports. Teacher data from OSSE educator reports. Last updated: December 22, 2025.

Disclaimer: This platform provides informational comparisons and does not recommend or endorse specific schools. Always verify information directly with the school and through the official MySchoolDC website before making decisions.

Lottery Information

Match Rate 98%
Total Matches 63
Waitlist Length 1
Equitable Access No

Match rates are from the most recent MySchoolDC lottery results and may vary year to year.

School Logistics

Before Care Available
After Care Available
Uniform Required No
Metro/Bus Access Yes
Metro: Brookland-CUA
Bus: D30

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