For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,553 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC.
The top ranked public schools in Southwest Washington are Eagle Pcs - Capitol Riverfront, Washington Global Pcs and Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Pcs - Capitol Riverfront
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Half Street Sw
Washington, DC 20536
(202) 459-6825
Washington, DC 20536
(202) 459-6825
Grades: PK-3
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Global Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 796-2415
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 796-2415
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
475 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Grades: 8-12
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Leckie Education Campus
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4201 M.l. King Ave. Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3330
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3330
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
Rank: #55.
Patterson Es
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4399 South Capitol Terr. Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 939-5280
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 939-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest
Charter School
488 Virginia Avenue Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 646-0500
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 646-0500
Grades: PK
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
Learn Dc Pcs
Charter School
100 Duncan Street Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 949-0930
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 949-0930
Grades: PK-1
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC include Eagle Pcs - Capitol Riverfront, Washington Global Pcs and Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC?
the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).
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