For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 379 students in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public middle school in Benning Ridge is Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs. 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average).
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 Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC include Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington?
1 public middle 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 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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