Beauvoir School, Primary school at Washington National Cathedral grounds, United States
Beauvoir School is a primary school on the Washington National Cathedral grounds, serving children from pre-kindergarten through third grade. Classes are kept small and cover core subjects alongside Spanish, art, music, science, and physical education.
The Cathedral Chapter founded the school in 1933 as a feeder school, preparing boys for St. Albans School and girls for National Cathedral School. Over time it grew into a standalone primary school open to all children in the area.
The school sits within the Washington National Cathedral grounds, so children move between historic stone buildings and open green spaces as part of their daily routine. This setting gives the campus a feeling quite different from a typical city school.
The school is located within the Washington National Cathedral grounds, so it helps to follow the signs at the main entrance to find the right part of the campus. Access is generally limited to families and visitors attending scheduled school events.
The school playground was designed specifically for children under 10, with equipment suited to different ages and physical abilities all within the same space. It is one of the few school grounds in Washington, D.C., sitting directly next to a landmark of national standing.
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