About the School
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School (LAMB) is a tuition-free public charter school in Washington, D.C., catering to students from PreK3 through 5th grade. It offers a bilingual Montessori curriculum that emphasizes Spanish-English immersion and is rooted in Latin American culture. Founded in 2003 by the Latin American Youth Center, LAMB operates under the oversight of the District of Columbia Public Charter School Board and serves approximately 555 students with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. LAMB's mission is to foster bi-literacy in English and Spanish by 5th grade while building strong academic foundations. The school promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages curiosity and independence among its students. As the only Spanish-language immersion Montessori school in D.C., LAMB blends self-directed learning with bilingual education, ensuring students achieve proficiency in both languages. The school also offers programs in visual arts, music, and p