Hyde-Addison Elementary School

3219 O Street Northwest

Washington, DC 20007

School District

District Of Columbia Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 19, 2025

We were fortune enough to match with the school through the lottery and couldn’t be happier. My daughter attends 1st grade, and both her teacher and principle are incredible. For high-performing student this is an amazing school where they are well supported.
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2023

Hyde is a great school and our family loves it!
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2023

This school is unique! They have a special treatment and care with all the students. One by one.The teachers are very enthusiasts, encouragers and motivators.Family activities all year round.
Submitted by parent on November 02, 2023

Our son has been a student at Hyde since Kindergarten & he is now in 4th grade. We have been extremely impressed by the amazing teachers & wonderful community at Hyde. The school emphasizes core values of integrity, diversity, kindness, perseverance & curiosity which can be found throughout the school, the children, the families, the teachers & the administration. We have nothing but the best things to say about Hyde!
Submitted by parent on November 02, 2023

This is school is everything that as a parent we expect. Teachers completely engaged, knowledgeable, with a fantastic attitude that create a happy environment for our kids, while showing great professionalism every day.We are happy and thankful.
Submitted by parent on November 02, 2023

Amazing school that takes its work of educating children seriously. Kids learn a lot, and are given a warm and caring environment to grow in. Community is diverse and active. A+ experience!
Submitted by parent on April 24, 2023

Our children started at Hyde for the 22/23 school year. They love it, we love it. I've been particularly impressed by the kindergarten curriculum. My daughter is very smart and is still being challenged.
Submitted by parent on March 16, 2022

Our son is in Hyde for the last two years. Frankly due to low ratings (or them getting lower during the few years) I had many reservations. I was even ready to sell our house and move. But: the school is GREAT so far. Way above my expectations. The teachers are super on top of everything. The new building is very accommodating. Families are good and this year it is serving almost 100% to the neighborhood. Highly recommended.
Submitted by parent on October 01, 2021

This is our neighborhood school, located in Georgetown, and it is wonderful. Our family has been at this school for two years (last year was all virtual and this year the students are in person). The teachers are exceptional and hardworking and greatly loved by my son and his classmates. I find them to be incredibly enthusiastic and I see them working with and guiding families and children who need extra help. They meet kids were they are and effectively work with learning differences to help them reach the next level. I could not be more impressed with the faculty. The administration is working smartly to give kids and families an outstanding elementary school experience. I am thrilled to be part of this school. Thank you Hyde-Addison administration, faculty, and staff!
Submitted by parent on December 16, 2019

We absolutely love going to this school. From the amazing inviting campus, to the teachers and staff, the administration, and the values that are being demonstrated at Hyde are a place where we absolutely feel at home.
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2019

Surprised and disappointed to say the least, especially considering the neighborhood. Worst experience I've ever encountered at a school and with staff. I'm disgusted by the non-chalaunt attitudes that I feel I am dealing with.
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2019

We are so grateful to have found this wonderful school and community!
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2019

Excellent. I could not have asked for a better school for my child.
Submitted by parent on February 28, 2017

Hyde is terrific public school that enables my daughter to be academically challenged in a nurturing and diverse setting. Ms. Namba has turned what was a good school, into a great school. Sure there are areas of improvement but it's the small stuff. We are about to embark on a school renovation which will be hard on the community. But in just a short time, my neighborhood will have a first class facility to go along with the first class administrators and teachers.
Submitted by parent on November 30, 2016

What was a truly diverse community with dedicated parents has been demolished by Principal Namba. She has done nothing to guide the school and seems to not be interested in anything other than upping Math and Language Arts test scores (and her resulting career). Art, music, science, and world languages do not seem to matter to her at all. The idea of the whole child is very clearly not of importance. A true shame, Hyde has been torn apart from the inside out.
Submitted by parent on October 06, 2016

Hyde-Addison has a very weak principal, Elizabeth Namba, and overwhelmed teachers. Namba and her many assistants are always trying to reach a "magic number" of students (to get more money and hire more staff) so the classrooms are messy and crowded. The whole school will be moved to Howard University area for at least 2 years but this information was disclosed to new parents only after enrollment. Teaching staff lacks diversity. In short, two thumbs down.
Submitted by parent on September 08, 2016

A once great school that was destroyed by local politicians, school administrators and out of boundary parents that demanded the school be closed for two years and the students shipped across the city all to build a gym that the school does not need and no one wants.
Submitted by parent on July 17, 2016

Hyde Addison is a wonderful school in the District. The student population is culturally & socio-economically mixed--many different languages & backgrounds come together. The parents/guardians are very kind and involved, and I didn't experience any of the pettiness I've seen in other PTOs. We felt wecomed.One of my kids had a completely positive, completely normal school experience here. The other needed more help, and even though he didn't score low enough to _require_ additional help, he got it!!! The teachers and staff worked with me and with each other to meet his needs and help him to rise to grade level, all the while keeping school a positive space for him. The after-care program is also great--the kids get their homework done, participate in extracurricular activities, and PLAY!!!!! It is great to pick them up, knowing that although they had to be at school so I could work, they still had a great time and regularly (REGULARLY) begged to get to stay longer! If we had our way, we never would leave Hyde Addison!
Submitted by other on May 04, 2016

Hyde-Addison is more than a school community, it is a school family. The playground culture is unmatched in the District of Columbia. We have the privilege of matching children faces with parents faces as well as learning names of both parents and children. We also are able to forge lasting and supporting relationships among our families.
Submitted by parent on December 15, 2015

I drive my son across the city (6.3 miles) for the last three years so he can get the great education at this school. I do not mind construction, street closures, intense traffic, diplomat's barricades, and sharing with bikers. It worth the efforts.