For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 335 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Southwest Waterfront is 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amidon-bowen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 I St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4867
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4867
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC include Amidon-bowen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington?
1 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).
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