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Best Southwest Waterfront Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 710 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Southwest Waterfront are Jefferson Middle School Academy and Amidon-bowen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC public elementary schools have an score of 73% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 24%), and score of 74% (versus the 30% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC (2026)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Jefferson Middle School Academy

(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
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801 7th St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270

Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #22.

Amidon-bowen Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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401 I St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4867

Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC include Jefferson Middle School Academy and Amidon-bowen Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington?

2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington?

the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public elementary schools average of 85% (majority Black).