The Lab School of Washington

What The Lab School of Washington does

The Lab School of Washington is a private educational institution founded in 1967, operating two campuses in Washington, DC (Foxhall Road for the Lower School and Reservoir Road for the Middle and Upper Schools). It serves approximately 385-412 students in grades 1-12 with language-based learning differences including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, expressive/receptive language disorders, and ADHD, alongside a competitive athletics program with 28 teams. The school positions itself as the first institution of its kind in the United States dedicated to this population and is a founding member of the Association of LD Schools (ALDS).

The school's product portfolio centers on three core academic divisions (Lower School grades 1-4, Middle School grades 5-8, Upper School grades 9-12) built around an arts-centered, multi-sensory, experiential curriculum. Complementing the core academic program are three add-on offerings: LabOnline (a virtual learning and online tutoring platform extending reach globally), the After School Program (extended-day homework support and enrichment), and Summer Programs (in their 59th year, with diversified camps including data science, LEGO, theatre, and RC racing). The faculty and staff of approximately 200 are all specialists in learning differences, a central operational and brand pillar.

The Lab School generates revenue primarily through annual tuition and fees (subscription model, billed annually, with financial assistance available) across all divisions, supplemented by summer and after-school program fees. Demand generation is sales-led, executed through virtual and in-person admissions information sessions, weekly Tuesday walk-in campus tours, regional school fair participation (including Black Student Fund/Latino Student Fund), and a multi-channel presence on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Vimeo. Membership in NAIS, AISGW, ALDS, CSEE, and WISER, along with a partnership with American University, rounds out the institutional positioning.

Name

The Lab School of Washington

Legal name

The Lab School of Washington

Website

https://labschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Lab School of Washington is a private K-12 institution founded in 1967 serving approximately 400 students in grades 1-12 with language-based learning differences (dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia, dyscalculia) through an arts-centered, multi-sensory curriculum delivered across two DC campuses and a global virtual platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education K-12 Private School

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Tutoring Services (Subject-Specific & General) (EDAJALAA), Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Special education services
• K-12 private school
• Learning differences education
• Dyslexia support programs
• Arts-centered curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from tuition for enrolled students across Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, and Global Division. Financial assistance is available.
2. Summer Programs: Revenue from summer session programs including academic readiness camps and specialized camps (dance, LEGO, music, theatre, RC racing, data science).
3. After School Program: Revenue from after school care program with homework support and enrichment activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Lab School of Washington delivers a full-time K-12 education (grades 1-12) for students with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ADHD, organized into Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School divisions. It complements the on-campus academic program with paid auxiliary services including LabOnline virtual tutoring, an After School Program, and Summer Programs (camps and academic readiness). Tuition is billed annually and financial assistance is available.

Product overview

The Lab School of Washington is an educational institution offering a unified, arts-centered curriculum for students in grades 1-12 with language-based learning differences (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and related conditions). The school's core academic program is organized into three divisions: Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School. The portfolio also includes complementary programs—LabOnline (virtual/online learning), After School Programs, and Summer Programs—that extend the learning experience beyond the traditional school day and academic year. Founded in 1967, the school positions itself as the first school of its type in the nation, with an innovative, experiential, and multi-sensory approach to education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lower School Program Full-time elementary school program (grades 1-4) where students develop foundational academic skills through hands-on projects and small-group collaboration designed to tap intellectual curiosity; for students with language-based learning differences.
• Middle School Program Full-time middle school program (grades 5-8) where students apply academic skills, embrace higher independence, and engage in arts-centered, project-based learning across all subjects; designed for students with learning differences.
• Upper School Program Full-time high school program (grades 9-12) where students build on strengths and passions, embrace leadership opportunities, and develop strategies for college and career readiness; designed for students with learning differences.
• LabOnline Virtual Learning and Tutoring

Quantifiable outcome

• Students leave equipped with skills for college and career readiness

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lab School has an ongoing partnership with American University, providing students with access to university resources and potential collaborative educational opportunities.
• Association of LD Schools (ALDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lab School is a founding member of the Association of LD Schools, a network of schools dedicated to serving students with learning differences.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)minorOthersMembership in the national association of independent schools providing advocacy and resources.
• Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington (AISGW)minorOthersRegional membership association for independent schools in the Greater Washington area.
• CSEEminorOthersOrganization supporting character education and social-emotional learning development in schools.
• WISERminorOthersOrganization supporting women's education initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• The Nueva School: Independent K-8 (and growing) school serving gifted and twice-exceptional learners including those with language-based learning differences. Partial overlap with Lab's gifted-LD population.
• Nessy Learning: Online platform offering structured programs and tutoring for students with dyslexia and reading difficulties. Comparable as an online LD-education service competing with LabOnline.
• Lexercise: Online tutoring platform specifically for students with dyslexia. Comparable as a digital delivery mechanism for specialized LD instruction, though without a full school program.

Direct peers

• The Forman School: CT-based boarding and day school specifically designed for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences. Comparable in serving bright students with language-based learning disabilities.
• The Churchill School and Center: New York City independent school for students with language-based learning disabilities. Comparable in its specialized K-12 curriculum for students with dyslexia and related learning differences.
• The Vanguard School: PA-based private school for students with learning differences including dyslexia, ADHD, and autism. Comparable in specialized K-12 approach for students with diverse learning needs.
• The McLean School of Maryland: Independent K-12 school in the DC region serving students with language-based learning differences, including dyslexia and ADHD. Closely comparable in mission, geography, and student population.
• Eagle Hill School: MA-based school for students with language-based learning disabilities, ADHD, and similar profiles. Closely comparable in mission, student demographic, and instructional approach.
• The Windward School: Independent school in Westchester County, NY dedicated to students with language-based learning disabilities. Direct comparable in mission and specialized instructional model.
• The Gow School: Residential school in NY for students ages 8-18 with dyslexia and similar language-based learning differences. Comparable in specialized LD-focused curriculum.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LabSchoolDC
• YouTubevimeo.com/labschooldc
• Facebookfacebook.com/thelabschoolofwashington
• Instagraminstagram.com/labschooldc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lab-school-of-washington

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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