For the 2024 school year, there are 2 alternative public middle schools serving 281 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in District Of Columbia are Maya Angelou At Youth Services Center and The Children’s Guild DC PCS. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in District Of Columbia (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maya Angelou At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 289-8898
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 289-8898
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
The Children’s Guild DC PCS
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2146 24th Place NE
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 774-5442
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 774-5442
Grades: K-8
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in District Of Columbia include Maya Angelou At Youth Services Center and The Children’s Guild DC PCS.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in District Of Columbia?
2 alternative public middle schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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