For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 10,995 students in 20002, DC (there are 5 private schools, serving 656 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 20002, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
The top ranked public schools in 20002, DC are Maury Elementary School, School-within-school At Goding and Ludlow-taylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20002 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 20002, DC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best 20002, DC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maury Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 Constitution Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
School-within-school At Goding
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 F St. Nw
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 727-7377
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 727-7377
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Ludlow-taylor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
659 G St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3244
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3244
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Douglas Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 248-6825
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 248-6825
Grades: PK-8
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
Two Rivers Pcs - 4th Street
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1227 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 543-8477
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 543-8477
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Two Rivers Pcs - Young Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 26th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-1360
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-1360
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #77.
Mckinley Technology High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 T St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 281-3950
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 281-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Capitol Hill Montessori School At Logan
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 G St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4467
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4467
Grades: PK-8
| 488 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 26th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-1360
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-1360
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Rank: #1010.
Stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster)
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 E St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 671-6010
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 671-6010
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Dc - Northeast Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1375 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 398-5477
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 398-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 355 students
Rank: #1212.
Eliot-hine Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1830 Constitution Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 939-5380
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 939-5380
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: #1313.
Maya Angelou Academy 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) 202-7007
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 202-7007
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
J.o. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
660 K St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4733
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4733
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1515.
Phelps Architecture Construction And Engineering High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
704 26th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 729-4360
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 729-4360
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #1616.
Center City Pcs - Trinidad
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1217 West Virginia Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
Rank: #1717.
Kipp Dc - College Preparatory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Brentwood Parkway Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 678-2527
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 678-2527
Grades: 9-12
| 696 students
Rank: #1818.
Mckinley Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 T. St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 281-3950
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 281-3950
Grades: 6-8
| 263 students
Rank: #1919.
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 19th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Grades: 4-8
| 237 students
Rank: #2020.
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 19th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Grades: PK-3
| 273 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Kipp Dc - Spring Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1375 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-5477
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-5477
Grades: 1-4
| 376 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Langley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 T Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4223
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4223
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Miner Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 15th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-3960
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-3960
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Harmony Dc Pcs - School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
62 T Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 529-7500
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 529-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Kingsman Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1375 E Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 547-1028
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 547-1028
Grades: 6-12
| 326 students
Rank: #2626.
Wheatley Education Campus
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1299 Neal St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 939-5970
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 939-5970
Grades: PK-8
| 361 students
Rank: #2727.
Monument Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 19th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 545-3180
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 545-3180
Grades: 5-8
| 127 students
Rank: #2828.
Browne Education Campus
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
810 26th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 671-6210
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 671-6210
Grades: PK-8
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Lincoln Park
Charter School
138 12th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 621-6581
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 621-6581
Grades: PK
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Oklahoma Avenue
Charter School
330 21st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 629-2179
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 629-2179
Grades: PK
| 160 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Connect Academy Pcs
Charter School
1375 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 396-5477
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 396-5477
Grades: PK-K
| 270 students
Rank: n/an/a
425 C St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3277
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3277
Grades: PK-K
| 215 students
20002, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 1st St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(757) 208-0900
Washington, DC 20002
(757) 208-0900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1830 Constitution Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-3950
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-3950
Grades: 7-9
| 66 students
Child And Family Services Regular Ed (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1200 First St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4800
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Choice Academy At Emery (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1720 1st St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 939-4350
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 939-4350
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
823 North Capitol St
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-5555
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-5555
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Correctional Detention Facility (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
825 North Capitol St., Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-5045
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-5045
Grades: Inquire with school
| 15 students
Correctional Treatment Facility (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
825 North Capitol St., Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-5045
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-5045
Grades: Inquire with school
| 54 students
1720 1st St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 576-6034
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 576-6034
Grades: PK-8
| 254 students
500 19th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4573
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4573
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Hamilton Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1401 Brentwood Parkway Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3888
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3888
Grades: 3-8
| 67 students
1200 First St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4800
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1920 Bladensburg Rd., Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 832-1000
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 832-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 460 students
1375 E St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 547-1028
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 547-1028
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students
Phelps Career High School (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
704 26th St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4516
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4516
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prospect Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
920 F St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 548-4380
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 548-4380
Grades: Inquire with school
| 83 students
1200 First St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-4800
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-4800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
425 C St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3283
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3283
Grades: PK-K
| 87 students
301 Douglas St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 576-6052
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 576-6052
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
Spingarn Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
2500 Benning Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4525
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4525
Grades: Inquire with school
| 29 students
2500 Benning Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4525
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4525
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Spingarn Stay (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2500 Benning Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4538
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4538
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 First Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-4800
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-4800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1234 4th St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 546-4477
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 546-4477
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
702 15th St., Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 396-7585
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 396-7585
Grades: PK-12
| 468 students
1920 Bladensburg Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 636-8011
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 636-8011
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
1299 Neal St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4555
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4555
Grades: PK-6
| 124 students
820 26th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4569
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4569
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20002, DC?
The top ranked public schools in 20002, DC include Maury Elementary School, School-within-school At Goding and Ludlow-taylor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20002?
32 public schools are located in 20002.
What percentage of students in 20002 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 20002 are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20002?
20002 public schools minority enrollment is 84% 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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