For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,656 students in 20009, DC (there are 5 private schools, serving 309 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 20009, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 82%).
The top ranked public schools in 20009, DC are Ross Es, Marie Reed Es and Garrison Es. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20009 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). Schools in 20009, DC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best 20009, DC Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ross Es
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1730 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Marie Reed Es
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 18th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Garrison Es
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 S St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
H.d. Cooke Es
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2525 17th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 939-5390
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 939-5390
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Meridian Pcs
Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2120 13th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-9830
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-9830
Grades: PK-8
| 621 students
Rank: #66.
Cardozo Education Campus
Math: 8% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Clifton St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7385
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7385
Grades: 6-12
| 624 students
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights
Charter School
2750 14th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-9490
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-9490
Grades: PK
| 111 students
20009, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Ed Learning Thr The Arts Pcs (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2100 New Hampshire Av Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-4014
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-4014
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Booker T Washington Pcs High School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1346 Florida Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-6090
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-6090
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Briya Public Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2333 Ontario Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-7337
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-7337
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Capital City Upper Pcs (Closed 2013)
Charter School
3029 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1102
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1102
Grades: 6-12
| 390 students
1100 Harvard St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-4700
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-4700
Grades: AE
| n/a students
1501 Columbia Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 299-1256
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 299-1256
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Children Studio School Pcs (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1301 V St Ne
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-6148
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-6148
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Latin America Youth Center Career Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2225
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2225
Grades: AE
| n/a students
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Grades: 12
| 393 students
The Next Step Pcs-adult High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Grades: 10-12
| 34 students
Sustainable Futures Pcs Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1500 Harvard St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 643-4686
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 643-4686
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Youthbuild Pcs (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3014 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-0141
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-0141
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20009, DC?
How many public schools are located in 20009, DC?
7 public schools are located in 20009, DC.
What percentage of students in 20009, DC go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 20009, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 82%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20009, DC?
20009, DC public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).
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