For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 245 students in the neighborhood of Buena Vista, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public school in Buena Vista is Garfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Buena Vista, Washington, DC public school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (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 86% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Buena Vista, Washington, DC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2435 Alabama Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 671-6140
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 671-6140
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Buena Vista, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Buena Vista, Washington, DC include Garfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Buena Vista, Washington?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Buena Vista, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Buena Vista, Washington?
the neighborhood of Buena Vista, 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 86% (majority Black).
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