For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,659 students in 20017, DC (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,205 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 20017, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20017, DC are Washington Yu Ying Pcs, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland and Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20017 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 20017, DC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).
Best 20017, DC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Yu Ying Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 Taylor Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-1950
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-1950
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Oakview Terrace Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 265-7237
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 265-7237
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3025 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-5700
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-5700
Gr: 4-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Gr: PK-3 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1240 Randolph Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 723-1467
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 723-1467
Gr: PK-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Luke C. Moore High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 281-3600
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 281-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1404 Jackson Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 459-4710
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 459-4710
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Michigan Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6095
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6095
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Capital Village Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 938-1416
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 938-1416
Gr: 5-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1212.
Brookland Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Michigan Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 759-1999
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 759-1999
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2917 8th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7370
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7370
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho
Charter School
4401 8th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 803-8967
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 803-8967
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20017, DC?
The top-ranked public schools in 20017, DC include Washington Yu Ying Pcs, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland and Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland.
How many public schools are located in 20017?
14 public schools are located in 20017.
What percentage of students in 20017 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 20017 are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20017?
20017 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 86% (majority Black).
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