For the 2025 school year, there are 30 public elementary schools serving 10,887 students in 20011, DC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20011, DC are Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School, Dc Bilingual Pcs and Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20011 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20011, DC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 85% (majority Black).
Best 20011, DC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 2nd Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Gr: 5-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Dc Bilingual Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33 Riggs Road Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 750-6674
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 750-6674
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 14th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-6200
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Barnard Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Decatur St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-1100
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Center City Pcs - Brightwood
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6008 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lasalle-backus Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Riggs Rd. Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6340
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6340
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Roots Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Kennedy Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-8073
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-8073
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #88.
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 13th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4100
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6201 5th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6156
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6156
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Sela Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6015 Chillum Place Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 670-7352
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 670-7352
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Bridges Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Gallatin Street Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 545-0515
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 545-0515
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
John Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1335 Farragut St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6226
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6226
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Powell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 Upshur St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6270
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Paul Pcs - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1515.
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 Kansas Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1616.
Rocketship Pcs - Infinity Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5450 3rd Street Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 627-2256
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 627-2256
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Center City Pcs - Petworth
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Webster Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 554-9212
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 554-9212
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Ida B. Wells Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Sheridan St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-0693
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-0693
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Brightwood Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Nicholson St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-5670
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-5670
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6130 North Capitol Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Gr: PK-3 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2121.
Creative Minds International Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 North Capitol Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 588-0370
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 588-0370
Gr: PK-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Capital City Pcs - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Gr: 5-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Macfarland Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 Iowa Ave. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6033
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6033
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Truesdell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Ingraham St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6202
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6202
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Capital City Pcs - Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6130 North Capitol Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Gr: 4-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2727.
Social Justice Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5450 3rd Street Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 968-5380
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 968-5380
Gr: 5-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #2828.
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Nicholson Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 729-8287
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 729-8287
Gr: K-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Public Charter School Online
Charter School
1351 Nicholson Street
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 729-8287
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 729-8287
Gr: K-8
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Latin Pcs - Anna Julia Cooper Middle School
Charter School
711 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Gr: 5-7 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
20011, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1501 Columbia Road Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 822-6301
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 822-6301
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 545-0922
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 545-0922
Gr: 4-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
4501 Kansas Ave. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6219
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6219
Gr: PK-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1
1300 Allison Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4100
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
33 Rigs Road Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-5136
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-5136
Gr: PK-1 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1351 Nicolas St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4010
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4010
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Friendship Public Charter School Online (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1351 Nicholson St NW
Washington, DC 20011
(855) 546-7331
Washington, DC 20011
(855) 546-7331
Gr: K-8
Friendship Public Charter School Online (Closed 2016)
Charter School
5 Thomas Circle
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 729-8287
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 729-8287
Gr: K-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
6200 Kansas Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-4421
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-4421
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
6130 N Capitol St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 729-6660
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 729-6660
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Mamie D Lee School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
100 Gallatin St Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6090
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6090
Gr: 1-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
622 North Capitol St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-5155
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-5155
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
5200 2nd St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6186
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6186
Gr: PK-6 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Sharpe Health School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
4300 13th St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6161
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6161
Gr: 2-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3700 N Capitol St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-1930
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-1930
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
3700 North Capitol St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-1930
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-1930
Gr: PK-7 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
6015 17 Chillum Placene
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-9295
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-9295
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20011, DC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20011, DC include Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School, Dc Bilingual Pcs and Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20011?
30 public elementary schools are located in 20011.
What is the racial composition of students in 20011?
20011 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public elementary schools average of 85% (majority Black).
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