Best Fort Dupont Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 233 students in the neighborhood of Fort Dupont, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Fort Dupont is Sousa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fort Dupont, Washington, DC public elementary school 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 100% 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 Fort Dupont, Washington, DC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sousa Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3650 Ely Pl. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-3260
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fort Dupont, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fort Dupont, Washington, DC include Sousa Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Fort Dupont, Washington?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Fort Dupont, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fort Dupont, Washington?
the neighborhood of Fort Dupont, Washington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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