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Best Public Preschools in 20011 (Washington, DC) (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 20011 District Of Columbia Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public preschools serving 8,071 students in 20011, DC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20011, DC are Dc Bilingual Pcs, Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs and Barnard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20011 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 20011, DC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).

Best 20011, DC Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dc Bilingual Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33 Riggs Road Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 750-6674
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5000 14th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Barnard Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
430 Decatur St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Center City Pcs - Brightwood
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6008 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lasalle-backus Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Riggs Rd. Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6340
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Roots Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 Kennedy Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-8073
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #77.
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 Allison St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6201 5th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6156
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Sela Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6015 Chillum Place Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 670-7352
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Bridges Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Gallatin Street Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 545-0515
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
John Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1335 Farragut St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6226
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Powell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1350 Upshur St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 Kansas Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Rocketship Pcs - Infinity Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5450 3rd Street Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 627-2256
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Center City Pcs - Petworth
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 Webster Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 554-9212
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1616.
Brightwood Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 Nicholson St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-5670
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6130 North Capitol Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Gr: PK-3 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Creative Minds International Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3700 North Capitol Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 588-0370
Gr: PK-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
Truesdell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 13th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6202
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Capital City Pcs - Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Military Road Early Learning Center
1375 Missouri Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6410
Gr: PK | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20011, DC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20011, DC include Dc Bilingual Pcs, Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs and Barnard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20011?
21 public preschools are located in 20011.
What is the racial composition of students in 20011?
20011 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).

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