For the 2025 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 10,614 students in 20019, DC (there are 5 private schools, serving 377 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 20019, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
The top ranked public schools in 20019, DC are Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End, Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School and Burrville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20019 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 20019, DC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best 20019, DC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 975-2100
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 975-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-3780
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-3780
Grades: 4-8
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Burrville Elementary 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
| 236 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 409 students
Rank: #55.
River Terrace Education Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Anacostia Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 442-7111
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 442-7111
Grades: 3-12
| 120 students
Rank: #66.
Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-1390
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-1390
Grades: K-4
| 621 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5300 Blaine Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Grades: 5-8
| 336 students
Rank: #88.
Plummer Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4601 Texas Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-4360
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-4360
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #99.
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Hayes Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Grades: 6-12
| 399 students
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Blaine Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Grades: 1-4
| 390 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4430 H St. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6140
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6140
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3375 Minnesota Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6260
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6260
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Anacostia Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4593
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4593
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1414.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Elementary 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
| 425 students
Rank: #1515.
Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4095 Minnesota Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-5500
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 715 students
Rank: #1616.
Lorraine H. Whitlock Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 44th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6060
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
C.w. Harris Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 53rd St. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 645-3188
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 645-3188
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Nalle Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
219 50th St. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6280
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6280
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1919.
Rocketship Pcs - Legacy Prep
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4250 Massachusetts Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 803-7004
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 803-7004
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #2020.
H.d. Woodson High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
540 55th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-2030
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-2030
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
The Seed Pcs Of Washington Dc
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 C Street Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 248-7773
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 248-7773
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Smothers Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Brooks St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-3600
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #2323.
Kelly Miller Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 49th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 388-6870
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 388-6870
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Drew Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Eads St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6040
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 50th Pl. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6170
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6170
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Idea Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1027 45th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-4750
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-4750
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Ron Brown College Preparatory High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Meade St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-4343
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: #2929.
Sousa Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Ely Pl. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-3260
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-3260
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Rank: #3030.
Dc Scholars Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5601 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 559-6138
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 559-6138
Grades: PK-8
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dc Wildflower Pcs - The Riverseed School
Charter School
913 55th St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 996-8371
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 996-8371
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
Global Citizens Pcs
Charter School
4095 Minnesota Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 221-6400
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 221-6400
Grades: PK-1
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Arts And Technology Academy Pcs
Charter School
5300 Blaine Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Grades: PK-K
| 270 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs
Charter School
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5327
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5327
Grades: PK
| 226 students
20019, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 41st St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4586
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4586
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
5500 Eads St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4512
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4512
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
3701 Hayes St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Grades: 8
| n/a students
4430 H St Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-4340
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-4340
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Dc Youth Re Engagement Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4058 Minnesota Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 698-3532
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 698-3532
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
219 50th St Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 767-7029
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 767-7029
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
5600 E Capitol St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4727
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4727
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
4650 Benning Rd Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4920
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4920
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
4625 G St Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 583-2828
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 583-2828
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
1300 44th St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4643
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4643
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
5600 East Capitol St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 232-2885
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 232-2885
Grades: 7-8
| 153 students
Maya Angelou Young Adult Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5600 E Capitol St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 289-8898
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 289-8898
Grades: AE
| n/a students
5002 Hayes St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4618
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4618
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
420 34th St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4589
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4589
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
4800 Meade St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4632
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4632
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students
5601 E Capitol St Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 767-7017
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 767-7017
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Transition Academy At Shadd (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
5601 East Capitol St Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 645-3155
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 645-3155
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20019, DC?
The top ranked public schools in 20019, DC include Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End, Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School and Burrville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20019?
34 public schools are located in 20019.
What percentage of students in 20019 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 20019 are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20019?
20019 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).
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