Annunciation Catholic School

3810 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest

Washington, DC 20016

25 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on October 04, 2022

This school is very good they give the right amount of homework and the peers and staff are very kind and I would recommend this school to anyone.
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2020

We will be here until our child graduates and are confident that Annunciation will best prepare him for private/competitive high school advancement.
Submitted by student on June 04, 2018

9/10 because the people were so nice and helped me get to high school.
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2017

I'm a current parent at Annunciation and we are trying desperately to leave Annunciation! Very weak leadership and and very few good teachers. Do not waste your time!
Submitted by other on October 02, 2017

I was very surprised with my negative experience at the Annunciation school! It is such a wonderful location however, the school, teachers and their lack of organization was a total surprise! This is one of the worst Catholic schools in DC. The teacher was unprepared and rather than teaching my child she criticized her efforts. My child who has excelled at other group classes was actually nervous and scared to go to school because of her teacher. It seems that the new teachers and administrators that have taken over the school are not prepared to handle these situations and in creating a harmonious environment for the children to learn. I didn't reenroll my daughter there and suggest other parents take a good look before considering this school.
Submitted by other on September 27, 2017

Annunciation is one of the worst catholic schools in DC. Don't be fooled by the location. I would rather home school my child that send them there. Worst principal, poorly trained teachers and weak curriculum. Loads of turnover of families in the past two years and what few good teachers were there have left.
Submitted by other on February 06, 2017

My two kids love Annunciation. The teachers are so thoughtful in creating meaningful lessons and activities, and it is such a warm community. Everyone knows me and my kids, and the other parents, volunteers and students made us feel at home in our first year. I have never seen my children so excited to go to school every day. I cannot speak highly enough of this wonderful little school!
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2015

My son have been going to Annunciation Catholic School for 4 years not. Each year he grows more educationally, mentally and emotionally. The staff has such support for the students and parents. The class sizes are small which helps with the attention from the teachers. It would be a plus for anyone to bring their child to attend school here.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2015

Annunciation Catholic School provides a loving environment and rigorous academic curriculum for our children. The religious instruction is top-notch and has had a significant, positive, impact on our children's lives. The principal is highly professional and responsive to families' needs, always seeking to address challenges as well as acknowledge successes.
Submitted by parent on May 18, 2015

As a parent of two children at Annunciation Catholic School, I have been tremendously impressed by the experience my children have received. The principal, teachers and community/faculty encourages and cares for the students by promoting high self esteem and academic excellence. The curriculum is very rigorous this year and my child has to put in extra hours to stay on task. The Teacher's offer tutoring to children who seem to be having difficulty/ which we love tremendously. They understand what methods work best for teaching children and the small class size helps to maintain order and one on one guidance is a plus!
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2015

This is a very sad place, and honestly probably the worse Catholic school in the area. The Principal has no concept of what she is doing, and the teachers seem to be without guidance, or effective guidance. The administration has no idea how to deal with problematic classroom situations, such as bullying, foul language and mean behavior. My children learned the very worst words in the English language, and for the first time learned about drugs and other issues not appropriate to their age in their loosely monitored aftercare program. Despite the small class sizes, my children were still below grade level, compared with any other school, albeit private, public or charter. It was a horrible experience for them. Whatever you do, don't send your babies here!
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2015

Annunciation s PK3 class is extremely affordable, comparatively. And it offers FREE before care starting at 7:45 am so convenient for our busy family! It also offers very affordable weekly pizza lunches and monthly hot dog lunches the convenience continues! It has an impressive curriculum. A full-service school, the Pre-Kers go to Spanish, music, gym, and art classes (yes!), have 2nd grade "mentors" who read to them weekly (so cute!), and go on fun off-site field trips (Imagination Stage). We get weekly (!) hand-written report cards on our daughter s progress, and receive regular emails on the units being taught each week. The teachers/staff are terrific! They really care about students, lovingly comforting them when they're hurt, sick, or scared. They provide fun, age-appropriate educational instruction using play-based toys, books, and hands-on activities. Administrators are competent and responsive. My daughter always comes home with big smiles and exiting stories about her day - the true mark of a great program. The student body is diverse, unlike neighboring private schools, and the S/T ratio is low 1:4. We love Annunciation and you will, too!
Submitted by parent on September 22, 2014

This is a very good school and worth the investment in a child's education. The principal, teachers and staff are very professional. The student teacher ratio is very good, incredibly low. It is a small school and yet it offers students choices. It was a bold move to change to using tablets this year (Fall 2014-Spring 2015) instead of textbooks but that was not only forward thinking but logical considering what the students will face in the future with an aptitude in technology required to be second nature. I would highly recommend parents to consider this school if they want an excellent private school education along with the freedom to have their children pray and learn good solid Christian values. It is on par with the best Montgomery County public elementary schools, middle schools and private Catholic Schools in Maryland (which I as a parent have had experience with).
Submitted by parent on July 23, 2014

My child is new to this area and school and I cannot begin to express how happy I was with both the Teachers and the Administration. They really seam to care about the children. It was the Principal's first year with the school and she seamed like a veteran. She promised at the beginning of the year that she would hold people accountable, teachers, students and parents alike, and she stuck to it. While I didn't always agree with her decisions, I respected them. Our last school was all about numbers and money, Annunciation is all about progress! My daughter's teacher promptly answered all my emails and kept me informed of her progress, that did not happen at our previous school. We will be here for a while!!!!
Submitted by parent on June 12, 2014

Horrible! The Principal doesn't know what she is doing! The staff seems unhappy, it's a sad place to be. Completely disappoint it!
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2014

Our son is in pre-K this year, and we are so happy with the loving and wonderful environment of this class and school. We could not be happier. The school is absolutely fantastic and we are so happy we found it!
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2013

The classroom sizes are great! My son is in the 6th grade this year and he only has 12 students in his class. They also have engrade which helps me keep an eye on his grades on a daily basis. The parent family is also great. This is the best school my son has ever attended. Please come and check it out.
Submitted by parent on May 30, 2013

The school provides a strong academic foundation that also heavily embraces the catholic faith. The teachers are truly engaged with their students and strive to maintain a strong collaborative relationship with the parents.
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2013

Wonderful principal. Energetic, active, dynamic, modern, innovative. No, they did not pay me for my comments. Sweet teachers who can connect with my child and many others that I know. Lovely families. Super after care activities many of which are free of charge. Chess, drama, Art and craft, photography and more. My kid loves his school which means a lot.
Submitted by parent on March 05, 2013

Annunciation is one of the worst catholic schools in DC. Don't be fooled by the location. I would rather home school my child that send them there. Worst principal, poorly trianed teachers and weak curriculum. Loads of turnover of families in the past two years and what few good teachers were there have left.