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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 20001 District Of Columbia Public Schools (2026)

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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Banneker High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1600 9th St. Nw
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
1503 10th St. Nw
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 P Street Nw
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
1825 8th St. Nw
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 N Street Nw
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Euclid St. Nw
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
421 P Street Nw
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
733 8th Street Nw
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
421 P Street Nw
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 10th St Nw
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 O Street Nw
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 O Street Nw
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 N St. Nw
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 New Jersey Ave. Nw
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
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?
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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