For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,494 students in 20003, DC.
The top ranked public preschools in 20003, DC are Brent Elementary School, Payne Elementary School and Van Ness Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20003 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 20003, DC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).
Best 20003, DC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brent Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 North Carolina Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1445 C St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3262
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3262
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Van Ness Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
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
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Tyler Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 G St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 939-4810
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 939-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #55.
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1503 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Rank: #66.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
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
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Grades: PK-12
| 251 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
Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1901 D Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Grades: 9-12
| 40 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 2023)
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 preschools in 20003, DC?
The top ranked public preschools in 20003, DC include Brent Elementary School, Payne Elementary School and Van Ness Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20003?
7 public preschools are located in 20003.
What is the racial composition of students in 20003?
20003 public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).
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