Top 10 Best District Of Columbia Magnet Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 146 magnet public preschools serving 49,386 students in District Of Columbia.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet 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 magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public Preschools in District Of Columbia (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Janney Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4130 Albemarle St. Nw
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:
10/
10
Top 1%
5001 Dana Pl. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5701 Broad Branch Rd. Nw
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
4001 Calvert St. Nw
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
1730 R St. Nw
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
4430 Newark St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Brent Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 North Carolina Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
Hearst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3950 37th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0106
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #99.
Eaton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3301 Lowell St Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0103
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Maury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1250 Constitution Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Murch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4810 36th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0130
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1212.
Hyde-addison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3219 O St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 282-0170
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #1313.
Shepherd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7800 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 576-6140
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #1414.
Oyster-adams Bilingual School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2801 Calvert St. Nw And 2020 1
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Grades: PK-8
| 767 students
Rank: #1515.
School-within-school At Goding
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
920 F St. Nw
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 727-7377
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #1616.
Ludlow-taylor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
659 G St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3244
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1717.
Washington Yu Ying Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
220 Taylor Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-1950
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #1818.
Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Douglas Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 248-6825
Grades: PK-8
| 518 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Dc Bilingual Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33 Riggs Road Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 750-6674
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5000 14th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #2121.
Two Rivers Pcs - 4th Street
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1227 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 543-8477
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #2222.
Marie Reed Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2201 18th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Bancroft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1755 Newton St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 673-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Oakview Terrace Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 265-7237
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3025 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Thomson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 L St. Nw
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 898-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #2727.
Payne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1445 C St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3262
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #2828.
School Without Walls At Francis-stevens
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Euclid St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 724-4841
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Garrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 S St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Two Rivers Pcs - Young Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
820 26th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-1360
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Breakthrough Montessori Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6923 Willow Street Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 864-1979
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Seaton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1503 10th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7215
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Center City Pcs - Brightwood
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6008 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Langdon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 Evarts St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6048
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Lasalle-backus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Riggs Rd. Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6340
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in District Of Columbia include Janney Elementary School, Key Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in District Of Columbia?
146 magnet public preschools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).

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