For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,016 students in 20003, DC (there are 5 private schools, serving 698 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 20003, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 82%).
The top ranked public schools in 20003, DC are Brent Es, Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) and Van Ness Es. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20003 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in 20003, DC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best 20003, DC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brent Es
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 North Carolina Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 12th St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3355
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3355
Grades: 1-5
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Van Ness Es
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 5th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 727-4314
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 727-4314
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Payne Es
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1445 C St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3262
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3262
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Tyler Es
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 G St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 939-4810
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 939-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #66.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Grades: 4-8
| 328 students
Rank: #77.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Grades: PK-3
| 321 students
Rank: #88.
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1503 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Rank: #99.
Eastern High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East Capitol St. Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4500
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 766 students
Rank: #1010.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Grades: PK-12
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
Digital Pioneers Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
709 12th Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 677-3522
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 677-3522
Grades: 9
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maya Angelou Pcs - At Dc Jail
Charter School
1901 D Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 797-8250
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 797-8250
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
20003, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
709 12th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3424
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Dc Alternative Learning Academyfreshman (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
2027 Rhode Island Ave., Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 636-3537
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 636-3537
Grades: 9-10
| 55 students
425 C Street, Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3283
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3283
Grades: PK-K
| 88 students
335 8th St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3330
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3330
Grades: 7-9
| 275 students
1901 D St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-5978
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-5978
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Sasha Bruce Public Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
745 8th Street, Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 675-9354
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 675-9354
Grades: 7-11
| 259 students
Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1000 Mt Olivet Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 576-8388
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 576-8388
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20003, DC?
The top ranked public schools in 20003, DC include Brent Es, Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster) and Van Ness Es.
How many public schools are located in 20003, DC?
12 public schools are located in 20003, DC.
What percentage of students in 20003, DC go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 20003, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 82%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20003, DC?
20003, DC public schools minority enrollment is 82% 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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