Top Rankings
District Of Columbia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 116 public schools serving 50,310 students in District Of Columbia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in District Of Columbia School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 31% statewide average).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
116 Schools
244 Schools
# Students
50,310 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
4,527 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
District Of Columbia School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
10%
Graduation Rate
74%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.55
# American Indian Students
59 Students
138 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
985 Students
1,342 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
11,161 Students
17,048 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
19%
# Black Students
28,055 Students
58,484 Students
% Black Students
55%
63%
# White Students
8,829 Students
12,350 Students
% White Students
18%
13%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
49 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,603 Students
3,058 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5,735
12,099
# Students in K Grade:
4,013
7,192
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,035
7,151
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,046
7,103
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,898
6,760
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,803
6,407
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,476
6,293
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,635
5,910
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,567
5,647
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,694
5,549
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,395
7,301
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,591
5,663
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,949
4,813
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,473
3,953
# Ungraded Students:
-
251
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,091 is higher than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,584 is higher than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,665 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$1,690 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,091
$31,299
Spending / Student
$33,584
$31,192
Best District Of Columbia School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Janney Elementary 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
| 684 students
Rank: #22.
Key Elementary 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
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Elementary 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
| 933 students
Rank: #44.
Stoddert Elementary 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
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
Ross Elementary 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
| 182 students
Rank: #66.
Mann Elementary 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
| 394 students
Rank: #77.
School Without Walls High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2130 G St. Nw
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: #88.
Brent Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 North Carolina Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Benjamin Banneker High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 9th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hearst Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3950 37th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0106
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0106
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1111.
Eaton Elementary 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
| 437 students
Rank: #1212.
Deal Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3815 Fort Dr. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 939-2010
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 939-2010
Grades: 6-8
| 1,420 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Maury Elementary 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
| 549 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Murch Elementary 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
| 636 students
Rank: #1515.
Hyde-addison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3219 O St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 282-0170
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 282-0170
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1616.
Shepherd Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7800 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 576-6140
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 576-6140
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1717.
Oyster-adams Bilingual School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2801 Calvert St. Nw And 2501 1
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Grades: PK-8
| 781 students
Rank: #1818.
School-within-school At Goding
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 F St. Nw
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 727-7377
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 727-7377
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1919.
Hardy Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1819 35th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 729-4350
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 729-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #2020.
Ludlow-taylor Elementary 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
| 488 students
Rank: #2121.
Marie Reed Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 18th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1755 Newton St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 673-7280
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 673-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Thomson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 L St. Nw
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 898-4660
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 898-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #2424.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1445 C St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3262
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3262
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #2525.
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 12th St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3355
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3355
Grades: 1-5
| 397 students
Rank: #2626.
Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 S St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #2727.
Seaton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1503 10th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7215
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7215
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Langdon Elementary 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
| 390 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Lasalle-backus Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Riggs Rd. Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6340
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6340
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #3030.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1820 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6150
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6150
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #3131.
Bruce-monroe Es At Park View
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3560 Warder St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 576-6222
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 576-6222
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #3232.
Jackson-reed High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3950 Chesapeake St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0120
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0120
Grades: 9-12
| 1,994 students
Rank: #3333.
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4300 13th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4100
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Barnard Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Decatur St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-1100
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Mckinley Technology High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 T St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 281-3950
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 281-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to District Of Columbia School District?
District Of Columbia School District manages 116 public schools serving 50,310 students.
What is the rank of District Of Columbia School District?
District Of Columbia School District is ranked #13 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia School District?
55% of District Of Columbia School District students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of District Of Columbia School District?
District Of Columbia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is District Of Columbia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,584 is higher than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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