Lasalle Backus Education Campus
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501 Riggs Road Northeast
Washington, DC 20011
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6340
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Read what parents are saying about Lasalle Backus Education CampusThis is a wonderful school and feels like a hidden gem in the DCPS system. Also has Pre-K 3 and 4 along with free before and aftercare.
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Posted by a parent on 8/24/2007Nearby Schools
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Washington schools - Lasalle Backus Education Campus is located at 501 Riggs Road Northeast, Washington DC 20011. Lasalle Backus Education Campus is in the District Of Columbia Public Schools. Lasalle Backus Education Campus is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-8.
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