For the 2026 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 3,543 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 middle schools in District Of Columbia are Basis Dc Pcs, Deal Middle School and Oyster-adams Bilingual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in District Of Columbia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Gr: 5-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Deal Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3815 Fort Dr. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 939-2010
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 939-2010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,420 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Oyster-adams Bilingual School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2801 Calvert St. Nw And 2501 1
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Gr: PK-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in District Of Columbia?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in District Of Columbia include Basis Dc Pcs, Deal Middle School and Oyster-adams Bilingual School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in District Of Columbia?
5 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public middle schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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