For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,839 students in 20016, DC (there are 11 private schools, serving 4,403 private students). 52% of all K-12 students in 20016, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
The top ranked public schools in 20016, DC are Janney Elementary School, Key Elementary School and Mann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20016 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 20016, DC have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of District Of Columbia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best 20016, DC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Janney Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4130 Albemarle St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Rank: #22.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5001 Dana Pl. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4430 Newark St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Deal Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3815 Fort Dr. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 939-2010
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 939-2010
Grades: 6-8
| 1,420 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson-reed High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3950 Chesapeake St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0120
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0120
Grades: 9-12
| 1,994 students
20016, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dc Alternative Learning Academywest (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
3920 Alton Pl. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 442-4800
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 442-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 41 students
Rose School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
4820 Howard St Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0005
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0005
Grades: PK-6
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20016, DC?
The top ranked public schools in 20016, DC include Janney Elementary School, Key Elementary School and Mann Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20016?
5 public schools are located in 20016.
What percentage of students in 20016 go to public school?
52% of all K-12 students in 20016 are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20016?
20016 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).
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