For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,656 students in 20018, DC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20018, DC are Burroughs Elementary School, Langdon Elementary School and Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20018 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 20018, DC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).
Best 20018, DC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-3 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20018, DC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20018, DC include Burroughs Elementary School, Langdon Elementary School and Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20018?
5 public preschools are located in 20018.
What is the racial composition of students in 20018?
20018 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).
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