For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,250 students in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.
The top ranked public schools in Capitol Hill are Brent Elementary School, Tyler Elementary School and Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington, DC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington, DC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brent Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 North Carolina Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Tyler Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 G St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 939-4810
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 939-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 12th Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 677-3522
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 677-3522
Grades: 9-11
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
425 C St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3277
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3277
Grades: PK-K
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington, DC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington, DC include Brent Elementary School, Tyler Elementary School and Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington?
the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, Washington public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).
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