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Best 20003 District Of Columbia 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,388 students in 20003, DC (there are , serving 797 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 20003, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
The top ranked public schools in 20003, DC are Brent Elementary School, Payne Elementary School and Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20003 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 20003, DC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).

Best 20003, DC 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brent Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 North Carolina Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1445 C St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3262
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
420 12th St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3355
Gr: 1-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Tyler Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 G St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 939-4810
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Van Ness Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1150 5th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 727-4314
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Gr: 4-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #77.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Gr: PK-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1503 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
709 12th Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 677-3522
Gr: 9-11 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1010.
Eastern High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 East Capitol St. Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Gr: PK-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Dc Department Of Corrections
Alternative School
1901 D Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
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20003, District Of Columbia 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Elementary School (Closed 2020)
709 12th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Dc Alternative Learning Academyfreshman (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
2027 Rhode Island Ave., Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 636-3537
Gr: 9-10 | 55 students
Emilia, Reggio Elementary School (Closed 2008)
425 C Street, Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3283
Gr: PK-K | 88 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Hine Junior High School (Closed 2009)
335 8th St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3330
Gr: 7-9 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
Incarcerated Youth Program Correctional Detention Facility High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1901 D St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-5978
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1901 D Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Sasha Bruce Public Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
745 8th Street, Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 675-9354
Gr: 7-11 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Youth Services Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Mt Olivet Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 576-8388
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 20003, DC?
The top ranked public schools in 20003, DC include Brent Elementary School, Payne Elementary School and Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster).
How many public schools are located in 20003?
12 public schools are located in 20003.
What percentage of students in 20003 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 20003 are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20003?
20003 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).

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