For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,588 students in 20019, DC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20019, DC are Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School, Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs and River Terrace Education Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20019 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 20019, DC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best 20019, DC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-3780
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-3780
Gr: 4-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
River Terrace Education Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Anacostia Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 442-7111
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 442-7111
Gr: 3-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Blaine Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Gr: 5-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Hayes Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Gr: 6-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #66.
Dc Scholars Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5601 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 559-6138
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 559-6138
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
Sousa Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Ely Pl. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-3260
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-3260
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #88.
Kelly Miller Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 49th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 388-6870
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 388-6870
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20019, DC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20019, DC include Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School, Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs and River Terrace Education Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in 20019?
8 public middle schools are located in 20019.
What is the racial composition of students in 20019?
20019 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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