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Best 20019 District Of Columbia Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,584 students in 20019, DC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 20019, DC are Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School, Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs and River Terrace Education Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20019 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 20019, DC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).

Best 20019, DC Public Middle 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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
[+] 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 middle schools in 20019, DC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 20019, DC include Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School, Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs and River Terrace Education Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in 20019?
8 public middle schools are located in 20019.
What is the racial composition of students in 20019?
20019 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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