For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,198 students in 20018, DC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20018, DC are The Sojourner Truth School Pcs, Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Middle School and Perry Street Preparatory Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20018 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 20018, DC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best 20018, DC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 4-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20018, DC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20018, DC include The Sojourner Truth School Pcs, Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Middle School and Perry Street Preparatory Pcs.
How many public middle schools are located in 20018?
4 public middle schools are located in 20018.
What is the racial composition of students in 20018?
20018 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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