For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,288 students in 20009, DC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20009, DC are Meridian Pcs and Cardozo Education Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20009 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 20009, DC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best 20009, DC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2120 13th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-9830
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-9830
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Cardozo Education Campus
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Clifton St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7385
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7385
Gr: 6-12 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20009, DC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20009, DC include Meridian Pcs and Cardozo Education Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in 20009?
2 public middle schools are located in 20009.
What is the racial composition of students in 20009?
20009 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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