For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,425 students in 20016, DC.
The top ranked public preschools 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 preschools in zipcode 20016 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 20016, DC have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of District Of Columbia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).
Best 20016, DC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
20016, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rose School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
4820 Howard St Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0005
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0005
Gr: PK-6 | 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20016, DC?
The top ranked public preschools in 20016, DC include Janney Elementary School, Key Elementary School and Mann Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20016?
3 public preschools are located in 20016.
What is the racial composition of students in 20016?
20016 public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).
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