District Of Columbia is the #51 largest school system in the United States, serving 88,177 students across the 241 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 103 private schools, serving 19,754 students). 82% of all K-12 students in District Of Columbia are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in District Of Columbia is 55%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 58%.
The top ranked public schools in District Of Columbia are Benjamin Banneker High School, School Without Walls High School and Janney Es. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 87% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(DC) School Average
Asian
2%
Hispanic
17%
Black
65%
White
13%
Two or more races
3%
Top Ranked Public Schools in District Of Columbia (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Banneker High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 10%)
Grades: 9-12
1600 9th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Rank: #22.
School Without Walls High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Grades: 9-12
2130 G St. Nw
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Rank: #33.
Janney Es
Math: 82% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 82% (Top 5%)
Reading: 88% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
4130 Albemarle St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Rank: #44.
Ross Es
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
1730 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lafayette Es
Math: 82% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 82% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
5701 Broad Branch Rd. Nw
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 282-0116
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 282-0116
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Stoddert Es
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
4001 Calvert St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 671-6030
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 671-6030
Rank: #77.
Key Es
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
5001 Dana Pl. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Rank: #88.
Mann Es
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
4430 Newark St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Rank: #99.
Maury Es
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
1250 Constitution Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Rank: #1010.
School-within-school At Goding
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
810 26th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 727-7377
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 727-7377
Best District Of Columbia Public Schools by County (2024)
Popular cities: Washington (241 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked public schools in District Of Columbia include Benjamin Banneker High School, School Without Walls High School and Janney Es.
How many public schools are located in District Of Columbia?
241 public schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What percentage of students in District Of Columbia go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in District Of Columbia are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
Minority enrollment in District Of Columbia is 87% (majority Black)
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