Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 20019 District Of Columbia Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 10,614 students in 20019, DC (there are 5 private schools, serving 377 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 20019, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
The top ranked public schools in 20019, DC are Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School, Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs and Burrville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20019 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 20019, DC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).

Best 20019, DC Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-3780
Gr: 4-8 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Burrville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Division Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6020
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-1390
Gr: K-4 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
River Terrace Education Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 Anacostia Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 442-7111
Gr: 3-12 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 975-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Plummer Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Texas Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-4360
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Rank: #88.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2838
Gr: PK-3 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #99.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Anacostia Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4593
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 Blaine Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Gr: 1-4 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 Blaine Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Gr: 5-8 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 Hayes Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Gr: 6-12 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4095 Minnesota Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4430 H St. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6140
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3375 Minnesota Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6260
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1616.
Nalle Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
219 50th St. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6280
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1717.
Rocketship Pcs - Legacy Prep
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4250 Massachusetts Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 803-7004
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1818.
Lorraine H. Whitlock Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 44th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1919.
H.d. Woodson High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
540 55th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-2030
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
The Seed Pcs Of Washington Dc
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 C Street Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 248-7773
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Smothers Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Brooks St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
C.w. Harris Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 53rd St. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 645-3188
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 50th Pl. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6170
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Rank: #2424.
Dc Scholars Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5601 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 559-6138
Gr: PK-8 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2525.
Sousa Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3650 Ely Pl. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-3260
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Kelly Miller Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 49th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 388-6870
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Drew Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 Eads St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Idea Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1027 45th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Ron Brown College Preparatory High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Meade St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
Dc Wildflower Pcs - The Riverseed School
Charter School
913 55th St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 996-8371
Gr: PK-K | 28 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Global Citizens Pcs
Charter School
4095 Minnesota Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 221-6400
Gr: PK-1 | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Arts And Technology Academy Pcs
Charter School
5300 Blaine Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Gr: PK-K | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs
Charter School
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5327
Gr: PK | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 20019 District Of Columbia

20019, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Benning Elementary School (Closed 2009)
100 41st St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4586
Gr: PK-6 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Business & Fin. Swsc Woodson High School (Closed 2008)
5500 Eads St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4512
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Parkside Middle School (Closed 2023)
3701 Hayes St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Gr: 8
Davis Elementary School (Closed 2014)
4430 H St Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Dc Youth Re Engagement Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4058 Minnesota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 698-3532
Emmett O'brien Vocational School (Closed 2023)
219 50th St Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 767-7029
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Evans Middle School (Closed 2005)
5600 E Capitol St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4727
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students
Fletcher Johnson Ed Complex Elementary School (Closed 2007)
4650 Benning Rd Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4920
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Howard Road Academy Pcs Jones Memorial Campus (Closed 2011)
4625 G St Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 583-2828
Gr: 3-6
Kenilworth Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1300 44th St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4643
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Maya Angelou Pcs Evans Middle School (Closed 2015)
5600 East Capitol St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 232-2885
Gr: 7-8 | 153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Maya Angelou Young Adult Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5600 E Capitol St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 289-8898
Gr: AE
Merritt Ec Middle School (Closed 2009)
5002 Hayes St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4618
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
River Terrace Elementary School (Closed 2013)
420 34th St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4589
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Ron Brown Middle School (Closed 2014)
4800 Meade St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4632
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Shadd Elementary School (Closed 2007)
5601 E Capitol St Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 767-7017
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Transition Academy At Shadd (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
5601 East Capitol St Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 645-3155
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 20019, DC?
The top ranked public schools in 20019, DC include Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School, Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs and Burrville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20019?
34 public schools are located in 20019.
What percentage of students in 20019 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 20019 are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20019?
20019 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).

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