For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,402 students in 20018, DC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20018, DC are Burroughs Elementary School, The Sojourner Truth School Pcs and Langdon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20018 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20018, DC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 85% (majority Black).
Best 20018, DC Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1820 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6150
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6150
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Perry Street Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 747-0904
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 747-0904
Grades: 6-10
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Langdon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Evarts St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6048
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6048
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Carlton Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Grades: 4-8
| 214 students
Rank: #55.
Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Carlton Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Grades: PK-3
| 244 students
Rank: #66.
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Perry Street Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-4400
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 455 students
Rank: #77.
Noyes Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2725 10th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 281-2580
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 281-2580
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #88.
The Children's Guild Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2146 24th Place Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 774-5442
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 774-5442
Grades: K-8
| 230 students
20018, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2019 Rhode Island Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-5394
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-5394
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Choice Academy Ms Junior High School At Taft (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1401 Brentwood Pkwy. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-5360
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-5360
Grades: 6-12
| 257 students
Dc Alternative Learning Academy East (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1200 Rhode Island Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 636-8607
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 636-8607
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2959 Carlton Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
3100 Fort Lincoln Dr Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6900
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Taft Special Education Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
1800 Perry St., N.e.
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6101
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6101
Grades: Inquire with school
| 95 students
2315 18th Place Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 832-1108
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 832-1108
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20018, DC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20018, DC include Burroughs Elementary School, The Sojourner Truth School Pcs and Langdon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20018?
8 public elementary schools are located in 20018.
What is the racial composition of students in 20018?
20018 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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