For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 371 students in the neighborhood of Navy Yard, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public school in Navy Yard is Van Ness Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Navy Yard, 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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Navy Yard, Washington, DC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Ness Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 5th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 727-4314
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 727-4314
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Navy Yard, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Navy Yard, Washington, DC include Van Ness Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Navy Yard, Washington?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Navy Yard, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Navy Yard, Washington?
the neighborhood of Navy Yard, Washington public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 86% (majority Black).
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