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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Science Proficiency Public Schools in District Of Columbia (2026)

Public schools in District Of Columbia achieve an average science proficiency of 13% (2026).
The public schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest science proficiency in District Of Columbia is Janney Elementary School, with 70-74%.
Science Proficiency Range: 30% 72% Avg. Science Proficiency: 48%

Top Science Proficiency Public Schools in District Of Columbia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Janney Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
4130 Albemarle St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Rank: #22.
School-within-school At Goding
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-5
920 F St. Nw
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 727-7377
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
5701 Broad Branch Rd. Nw
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 282-0116
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hearst Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
3950 37th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0106
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
5001 Dana Pl. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Rank: #66.
Murch Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-5
4810 36th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0130
Rank: #77.
Basis Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 55%
Grades: 5-12
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-5
4430 Newark St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Maury Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-5
1250 Constitution Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Washington Yu Ying Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-5
220 Taylor Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-1950
Rank: #1111.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: ≥50%
Grades: PK-5
1730 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Ballou Stay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 9-12
3401 4th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3390
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Capital Village Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 5-8
705 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 938-1416
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Garnet-patterson Stay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 9-12
2001 10th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 576-8399
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Goodwill Excel Center Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 9-12
1776 G Street Nw
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 839-3650
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-6
3025 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 9-12
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Roots Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-5
15 Kennedy Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-8073
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Sela Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: PK-5
6015 Chillum Place Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 670-7352
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Social Justice Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 5-8
333 Kennedy Street Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 968-5380
Rank: #2121.
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 40-59%
Grades: PK-5
5000 14th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-6200
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: PK-5
3301 Lowell St Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0103
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Shepherd Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 45-49%
Grades: PK-5
7800 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 576-6140
Rank: #2424.
Stoddert Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 40-49%
Grades: PK-5
4001 Calvert St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 671-6030
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Dc Bilingual Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: PK-5
33 Riggs Road Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 750-6674
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Oyster-adams Bilingual School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: PK-8
2801 Calvert St. Nw And 2501 1
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Rank: #2727.
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 35-39%
Grades: 5-8
5200 2nd Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 30-39%
Grades: PK-5
3700 Oakview Terrace Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 265-7237
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Hyde-addison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 30-39%
Grades: PK-5
3219 O St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 282-0170
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Ludlow-taylor Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 30-39%
Grades: PK-5
659 G St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3244
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Marie Reed Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 30-39%
Grades: PK-5
2201 18th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Two Rivers Pcs - 4th Street
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 30-39%
Grades: PK-5
1227 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 543-8477
Rank: #3333.
School Without Walls High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 9-12
2130 G St. Nw
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Rank: #3434.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 21-39%
Grades: PK-5
1820 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6150
Rank: #3535.
Deal Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 30%
Grades: 6-8
3815 Fort Dr. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 939-2010
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the District Of Columbia average public schools science proficiency?
The District Of Columbia average public schools science proficiency is 13%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest science proficiency in District Of Columbia?
The best top-ranked public schools in District Of Columbia include Janney Elementary School, School-within-school At Goding and Lafayette Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in District Of Columbia?
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in District Of Columbia is Basis Dc Pcs, with a value of 55%. The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency is Janney Elementary School, with a value of 70-74%.

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