For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 672 students in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Tenleytown is Janney Elementary 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 elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 85% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington, DC (2026)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington, DC include Janney Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington?
1 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the District Of Columbia public elementary schools average of 85% (majority Black).
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