District Of Columbia is the #51 largest school system in the United States, serving 88,177 students across the 242 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 108 private schools, serving 19,530 students). 82% of all K-12 students in District Of Columbia are educated in public schools, compared to the national average of 89%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in District Of Columbia is 20%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 31%.
The top ranked public schools in District Of Columbia are Janney Es, Key Es and Lafayette Es. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Janney Es
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4130 Albemarle St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Rank: #22.
Key Es
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
5001 Dana Pl. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Es
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
5701 Broad Branch Rd. Nw
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 282-0116
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 282-0116
Rank: #44.
Stoddert Es
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4001 Calvert St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 671-6030
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 671-6030
Rank: #55.
Ross Es
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1730 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Rank: #66.
Mann Es
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4430 Newark St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Rank: #77.
School Without Walls High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
2130 G St. Nw
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Rank: #88.
Basis Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 74% (Top 5%)
Grades: 5-12
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Rank: #99.
Brent Es
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
301 North Carolina Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Benjamin Banneker High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 55% (Top 10%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1600 9th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Best District Of Columbia Public Schools by County (2024)
Popular cities: Washington (242 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in District Of Columbia?
How many public schools are located in District Of Columbia?
242 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 89%).
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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