For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,734 students in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public schools in Tenleytown are Janney Elementary School and Jackson-reed High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington, DC public schools 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 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington, DC (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Janney Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4130 Albemarle St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Jackson-reed High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3950 Chesapeake St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0120
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,855 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington, DC include Janney Elementary School and Jackson-reed High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington?
the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 86% (majority Black).
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