Hearst Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Students: 337
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 12:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 314:1
Certified Teachers: 70%
3950 37th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20008
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0106
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
8/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness10/10
Community Reviews
It could be a good school however it is not. Parents are able to come on the school grounds and discipline students that are not their own students. There is limited diversity and plenty of unfairness and inequity here. Some teachers hold back students recommendations for months on at a time. Some s
Posted by a community member on 3/7/2025Just would like to see more equity and fairness across the board. Treat each student as though they matter and just treat some.
Posted by a parent on 12/5/2022We feel fortunate to be a part of Hearst Elementary. There are many special teachers there, who give the kids their all and bring so much energy to teaching. The school was renovated 5 years ago so it has a beautiful building. It is a very small elementary school with just 2 classes per grade in mos
Posted by a parent on 6/5/2021My oldest child is graduating from Hearst this year and it's with a heavy heart that we will be leaving "The Best Little School in the District"! He has been there since kindergarten and it's hard to imagine a more positive experience. We love: 1) the small size - only 2-3 classes per grade 2) the t
Posted by a parent on 6/1/2021I recommend Hearst however, there is blatant grade manipulation and teaching to the test. They may as well just call it "Kaplan" Elementary as there is so much emphasis on preparing for tests.A much insidious issue is the school is now issuing fake, absurdly low grades at the beginning of the year t
Posted by a parent on 1/30/2019Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near Hearst Elementary School- Murch Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 636 Students
10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageGreat academics, strong teaching staff, small class sizes, lots of extracurriculars, a beautiful renovated building and playground, and an active and engaged parent community!Other Review6mo ago - Eaton Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 437 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWe moved back from Europe specifically so our children could attend Eaton Elementary.The recent renovations have created a beautiful, modern learning environment, but what truly makes Eaton outstanding is the people. The teachers are skilled, caring educators who know each child as an individual. The staff are warm and competent, creating a supportive atmosphere throughout the building. The afterschool program is well run and very convenient.The parent community is equally impressive. Families are engaged and supportive, and the HSA goes above and beyond to enrich the school experience through their dedication and hard work.Our children are thriving here in every way—academically, socially, and emotionally. Eaton is everything we hoped for in an elementary school and more. We couldn't recommend it more highly.Parent Review3mo ago - Janney Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 684 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWe are leaving Janney and a large number of families of children above grade 2 are, as well. Principal Danielle Singh has created a culture of no accountability, including allowing an abusive teacher to continue teaching after three years of bad behavior (including refusing to allow students to receive accommodations and services as required by law). Staff and families find her non-responsive, afraid of conflict to the point of inaction, and focused only on optics and her own personal goals. Several of our best teachers are leaving or planning to leave, as well. Families who have younger children at Janney as well as older children who went to Janney before the principal changed speak regularly to how different it is now under Singh. The community and PTA are wonderful, and lower grade teachers are generally better regarded than upper grade teachers. Special education students, in particular, are considered a burden and the staff routinely pass the buck when working with them.Other Review10mo ago - Washington International School - Tregaron Campus
- PK-12
- Private
- 906 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
No reviews available for this school. - Georgetown Day School - Lower/Middle School
- PK-8
- Private
- 1075 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageBoooooooooooo. Sucks. Bad. Join SIDWELL FRIENDS SCHOOL. My child was harassed.Parent Review3y ago - Annunciation Catholic School
- PK-8
- Private
- 132 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. - Beauvoir - The National Cathedral Elementary School
- PK-3
- Private
- 374 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageAbsolutely mediocre school with mediocre teachers and terrible disciplineParent Review3y ago - National Presbyterian School
- PK-6
- Private
- 304 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school.
Washington schools - Hearst Elementary School is located at 3950 37th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20008. Hearst Elementary School is in the District Of Columbia Public Schools. Hearst Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.
Homes with this school assigned
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
See more homes for sale inWashington
