Top 10 Best District Of Columbia Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 blue ribbon public schools serving 13,531 students in District Of Columbia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon 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.
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).

Best District Of Columbia Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Banneker High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1600 9th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
School Without Walls High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2130 G St. Nw
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Janney Es
Math: 82% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4130 Albemarle St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #44.
Ross Es
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1730 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lafayette Es
Math: 82% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5701 Broad Branch Rd. Nw
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 282-0116
Grades: PK-5
| 860 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Stoddert Es
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4001 Calvert St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 671-6030
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #77.
Key Es
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5001 Dana Pl. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #88.
Mann Es
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4430 Newark St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #99.
Maury Es
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1250 Constitution Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Basis Dc Pcs
Charter School
Math: 65% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Grades: 5-12
| 650 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Deal MiddleSchool
Math: 63% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3815 Fort Dr. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 939-2010
Grades: 6-8
| 1,396 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Murch Es
Math: 73% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4810 36th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0130
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #1313.
Eaton Es
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3301 Lowell St Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0103
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #1414.
Kipp Dc - Promise Pcs
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 592-1390
Grades: K-4
| 537 students
Rank: #1515.
Oyster-adams Bilingual School
Math: 57% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2801 Calvert St. Nw And 2020 1
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Grades: PK-8
| 740 students
Rank: #1616.
Ludlow-taylor Es
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
659 G St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3244
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1717.
Kipp Dc - Heights Pcs
Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-5323
Grades: 1-4
| 455 students
Rank: #1818.
Sela Pcs
Charter School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6015 Chillum Place Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 670-7352
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1919.
Kipp Dc - Lead Pcs
Charter School
Math: 69% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 223-4505
Grades: 1-4
| 377 students
Rank: #2020.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2838
Grades: PK-3
| 448 students
Rank: #2121.
Mckinley Technology High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
151 T St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 281-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #2222.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Es
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
707 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Grades: PK-3
| 440 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
West Es
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1335 Farragut St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6226
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #2525.
Kipp Dc - Key Pcs
Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 379 students
Rank: #2626.
Langdon Es
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Evarts St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6048
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #2727.
Burrville Es
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Division Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6020
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in District Of Columbia include Benjamin Banneker High School, School Without Walls High School and Janney Es.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in District Of Columbia?
27 blue ribbon public schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).

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