For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,156 students in 20009, DC.
The top ranked public preschools in 20009, DC are Ross Elementary School, Marie Reed Elementary School and Garrison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20009 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 20009, DC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).
Best 20009, DC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
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
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Marie Reed Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 S St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Meridian Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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: #55.
H.d. Cooke Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 17th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 939-5390
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 939-5390
Grades: PK-5
| 389 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
| 123 students
20009, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2100 New Hampshire Av Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-4014
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-4014
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
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 2023)
Charter School
2333 Ontario Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-7337
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-7337
Grades: PK
| 45 students
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
1301 V St Ne
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-6148
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-6148
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
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
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Grades: 10-12
| 34 students
1500 Harvard St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 643-4686
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 643-4686
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Youthbuild Pcs (Closed 2023)
Alternative 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 preschools in 20009, DC?
The top ranked public preschools in 20009, DC include Ross Elementary School, Marie Reed Elementary School and Garrison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20009?
6 public preschools are located in 20009.
What is the racial composition of students in 20009?
20009 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).
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