For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,733 students in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC.
The top ranked public schools in Benning Ridge are Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs, Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Pcs and Plummer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 31% statewide average).
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 Public Schools in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-1390
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-1390
Grades: K-4
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Plummer Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4601 Texas Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-4360
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-4360
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Bard High School Early College Dc (Bard Dc)
(Math: 4% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Alabama Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 898-4664
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 898-4664
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs
Charter School
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5327
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5327
Grades: PK
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC include Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs, Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Pcs and Plummer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington?
the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington 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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