For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,204 students in 20003, DC (there are 7 private schools, serving 803 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 20003, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 82%).
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 20%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 20003, DC have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brent Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Payne Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Magnet School
(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
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Van Ness Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 5th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 727-4314
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 727-4314
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #55.
Tyler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 G St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 939-4810
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 939-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #66.
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1503 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Rank: #77.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Grades: PK-3
| 296 students
Rank: #88.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Grades: 4-8
| 311 students
Rank: #99.
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 12th Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 677-3522
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 677-3522
Grades: 9-10
| 201 students
Rank: #1010.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Grades: PK-12
| 250 students
Rank: #1111.
Eastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East Capitol St. Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4500
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 865 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1901 D Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
20003, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
709 12th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3424
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Dc Alternative Learning Academyfreshman (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
2027 Rhode Island Ave., Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 636-3537
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 636-3537
Grades: 9-10
| 55 students
425 C Street, Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3283
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3283
Grades: PK-K
| 88 students
335 8th St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3330
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3330
Grades: 7-9
| 275 students
1901 D St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-5978
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-5978
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Sasha Bruce Public Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
745 8th Street, Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 675-9354
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 675-9354
Grades: 7-11
| 259 students
Youth Services Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Mt Olivet Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 576-8388
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 576-8388
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
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?
84% of all K-12 students in 20003 are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 82%).
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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