Best 20017 District Of Columbia Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,633 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).