Below is another periodic update on Hyde-Addison from Hyde parent Phil Mone:
Hyde Addison Elementary School (3219 O St NW) is a public school with grades PK-3 to 5 with an average class size of 19 (not including Hyde’s PK-3 class which is capped at 16). The school’s in-boundary attendance zone includes the neighborhoods of Georgetown, Burleith, and Hillandale.
I have lived in Georgetown and Burleith for 15 years and this is our fourth year at Hyde. Our three eldest children are students there now (3rd grade, 1st grade, PK-4) and they love it.
I believe Hyde is the best elementary school for my kids
I’ve been impressed with Hyde. One reason is the focus on learning, and the standardized test scores bear that out (Hyde has the highest of all public elementary schools in DC). Another is the Hyde community—the students/families, the teachers (amazing teacher retention—the average teacher at Hyde has been there for 7 years), and the administration (including the award winning principal, Dr. Calvin Hooks).
Just last week we learned that Hyde has been designated as a Cahn Fellowship School. This designation is due to Dr. Hooks selection as one of a small number of principals chosen nationally for a Cahn Distinguished Principals Fellowship (scroll down to see Dr. Hooks here: https://www.cahnfellowship.org/fellows-2025-2026 )
Another reason Hyde is excellent is the annual six-figure fundraising by Hyde’s PTA, with 100% of contributions directly supporting school programs and activities beyond the basics, such as extra books and supplies, field trip scholarships, and professional development for Hyde’s excellent teachers. Hyde is financially supported by Hyde families (my wife and I donate annually), residents of Georgetown and Burleith who do not have students at the school (but who love supporting and strengthening their local public elementary school), and local business.
Hyde’s annual Spring Gala will be held at St John’s Episcopal (right across O St from Hyde) on Saturday April 25. The Spring Gala is Hyde’s biggest fundraiser and is a great opportunity for local businesses to show the Hyde community that they support excellence in public schools.
If you know of a local business interested in being a sponsor, please message me and/or direct them to the Spring Gala sponsorship page!
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