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Best Public Schools in 20020 (Washington, DC) (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 20020 District Of Columbia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 6,842 students in 20020, DC (there are 6 private schools, serving 656 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 20020, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 82%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20020, DC are Beers Elementary School, Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia Middle School and Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20020 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 20020, DC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).

Best 20020, DC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beers Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3600 Alabama Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 939-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2330 Pomeroy Rd Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 519-3955
Gr: 4-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1409 V Street Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 729-3500
Gr: PK-3 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Randle Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 30th St. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 729-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Ketcham Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 15th St. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-1122
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #77.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Naylor Rd. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 671-6180
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2435 Alabama Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 671-6140
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 563-6862
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Dc - Heights Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-5323
Gr: 1-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1111.
Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Minnesota Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 671-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1212.
Johnson Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Bruce Pl. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 939-3140
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Moten Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1565 Morris Rd. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-1111
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Savoy Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Shannon Pl. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 939-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1515.
Excel Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Martin Luther King Jr. Av
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 373-0097
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2335 Raynolds Place Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 750-7177
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Anacostia High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 16th St. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-2155
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1818.
Kramer Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Q St. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 939-3150
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll
Charter School
2017 Savannah Terrace Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 629-2545
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs
Charter School
701 Howard Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-4193
Gr: PK-2 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
I Dream Pcs
Charter School
2220 Branch Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 922-7221
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs
Charter School
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-7735
Gr: PK-K | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Montessori Pcs - East End
Charter School
2345 R Street Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 996-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 20020, DC?
The top-ranked public schools in 20020, DC include Beers Elementary School, Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia Middle School and Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs.
How many public schools are located in 20020?
23 public schools are located in 20020.
What percentage of students in 20020 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 20020 are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 82%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20020?
20020 public schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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