Top 10 Best District Of Columbia Public Schools (2023-24)

District Of Columbia is the #51 largest school system in the United States, serving 88,177 students across the 241 public schools for the 2023-24 school year (there are 102 private schools, serving 19,671 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.

There are 27 Blue Ribbon Schools, 124 charter schools and 2 special education schools.

Minority enrollment is 87% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(DC) School Average

Asian

Hispanic

17%

Black

65%

White

13%

Two or more races

This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in DC.

Best District Of Columbia Public Schools by County (2023-24)

Popular cities: Washington (241 schools).

County

# Schools

# Students

% Minority

District Of Columbia

241

88,177

87%

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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