For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 856 students in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairlawn are Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School and Kramer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 85% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Minnesota Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 671-6240
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 671-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Kramer Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Q St. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 939-3150
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 939-3150
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Montessori Pcs - East End
Charter School
2345 R Street Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 996-6700
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 996-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC include Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School and Kramer Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington?
the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public elementary schools average of 85% (majority Black).
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