Washington Yu Ying PCS School District

220 Taylor Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Washington Yu Ying PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 634 students in Washington Yu Ying PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in Washington Yu Ying PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
244 Schools
# Students
634 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Washington Yu Ying PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (DC)
#2 out of 57 school districts
(Top 5%)
45-49%
19%
60-64%
31%
50-59%
10%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
34%
63%
% White
23%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
26%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,699 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,174 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (DC)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,699
$31,299
Spending / Student
$20,174
$31,192

Best Washington Yu Ying PCS School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Yu Ying Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
220 Taylor Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-1950
Grades: PK-5
| 634 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Washington Yu Ying PCS School District?
Washington Yu Ying PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 634 students.
What is the rank of Washington Yu Ying PCS School District?
Washington Yu Ying PCS School District is ranked #2 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Yu Ying PCS School District?
34% of Washington Yu Ying PCS School District students are Black, 26% of students are Two or more races, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Yu Ying PCS School District?
Washington Yu Ying PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Washington Yu Ying PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,174 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-05
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 5% in DC
  • : 45-49% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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