For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 blue ribbon public preschools serving 8,197 students in District Of Columbia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in District Of Columbia are Janney Elementary School, Key Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in District Of Columbia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Janney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4130 Albemarle St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #22.
Key Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5001 Dana Pl. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5701 Broad Branch Rd. Nw
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 282-0116
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 282-0116
Grades: PK-5
| 892 students
Rank: #44.
Stoddert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4001 Calvert St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 671-6030
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 671-6030
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #55.
Ross Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1730 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #66.
Mann Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4430 Newark St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Eaton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3301 Lowell St Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0103
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0103
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Maury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 Constitution Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Murch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4810 36th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0130
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0130
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1010.
Oyster-adams Bilingual School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2801 Calvert St. Nw And 2020 1
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Grades: PK-8
| 767 students
Rank: #1111.
Ludlow-taylor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
659 G St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3244
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3244
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1212.
Langdon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Evarts St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6048
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6048
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Grades: PK-3
| 430 students
Rank: #1515.
John Lewis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1335 Farragut St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6226
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6226
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #1616.
Sela Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 Chillum Place Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 670-7352
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 670-7352
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1717.
Burrville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Division Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6020
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6020
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #1818.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2838
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2838
Grades: PK-3
| 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in District Of Columbia include Janney Elementary School, Key Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in District Of Columbia?
18 blue ribbon public preschools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).
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