Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School is a public charter school in Washington, D.C. on 14th Street in the Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood. It is overseen by the District of Columbia Public Charter School Board.
Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs's student population of 572 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
LAMB’s mission is to be a bilingual Montessori community rooted in Latin American culture in which all students thrive.
School Rankings
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs ranks within the top 20% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 220 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
29%
19%
Black
16%
62%
White
42%
14%
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs's ranking?
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs is ranked #26 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs?
572 students attend Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs?
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs offer ?
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs part of?
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs is part of Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs located?
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs is located in the Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 3 other public schools located in Sixteenth Street Heights.
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