For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,719 students in 20001, DC (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,193 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 20001, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 82%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20001, DC are Benjamin Banneker High School, Seaton Elementary School and Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20001 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 20001, DC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).
Best 20001, DC Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Banneker High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 9th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Seaton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1503 10th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7215
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7215
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 750-7060
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 750-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1825 8th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-4380
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-4380
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Center City Pcs - Shaw
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 N Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Tubman Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Euclid St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7285
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7285
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Kipp Dc - Will Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 328-9455
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 328-9455
Gr: 5-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #88.
Girls Global Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 600-4822
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 600-4822
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #99.
Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 469-3300
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 469-3300
Gr: 1-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1010.
Garnet-patterson Stay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 10th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 576-8399
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 576-8399
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1111.
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 O Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Gr: PK-3 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1212.
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 O Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Gr: 4-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1313.
Dunbar High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 N St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 698-3762
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 698-3762
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1414.
Walker-jones Education Campus
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 New Jersey Ave. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-5934
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-5934
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Grow Academy Pcs
Charter School
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-4769
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-4769
Gr: PK-K | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20001, DC?
The top-ranked public schools in 20001, DC include Benjamin Banneker High School, Seaton Elementary School and Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook.
How many public schools are located in 20001?
15 public schools are located in 20001.
What percentage of students in 20001 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 20001 are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 82%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20001?
20001 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 86% (majority Black).
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