OYSTER ADAMS BILINGUAL SCHOOL

Oyster Adams Bilingual School is a public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 677 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 59 teachers, Oyster Adams Bilingual School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oyster Adams Bilingual School, located in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., is a premier dual-language immersion school serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, the school is uniquely structured to foster academic excellence through a "two-way" immersion model. In this environment, native English speakers and native Spanish speakers learn side-by-side, with instruction delivered in both languages to ensure that all students achieve high levels of literacy and proficiency in both English and Spanish by the time they graduate.

Beyond its rigorous academic focus, Oyster Adams is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to cultural integration. The school’s curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and global awareness, aiming to prepare students to navigate a diverse, multilingual world. By integrating language learning with a standard core curriculum, the school provides a distinctive educational experience that prioritizes cognitive development and social-emotional growth, consistently ranking as a highly sought-after institution for families across the District.

For more information, contact Oyster Adams Bilingual School at (202) 671-6130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.