For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 789 students in 20003, DC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20003, DC are Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School, Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill and St. Coletta Special Education Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20003 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 20003, DC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best 20003, DC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Gr: 4-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1503 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20003, DC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20003, DC include Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School, Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill and St. Coletta Special Education Pcs.
How many public middle schools are located in 20003?
3 public middle schools are located in 20003.
What is the racial composition of students in 20003?
20003 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle schools average of 90% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.