For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,383 students in 20024, DC.
The top ranked public schools in 20024, DC are Washington Global Pcs, Jefferson Middle School Academy and Amidon-bowen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20024 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 20024, DC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best 20024, DC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Global Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 796-2415
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 796-2415
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 7th St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Amidon-bowen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 I St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4867
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4867
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
475 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Grades: 8-12
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest
Charter School
488 Virginia Avenue Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 978-2910
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 978-2910
Grades: PK
| 84 students
20024, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 I St Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 646-0094
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 646-0094
Grades: PK
| 44 students
101 M St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4871
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4871
Grades: PK-6
| 228 students
801 7th St Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20024, DC?
The top ranked public schools in 20024, DC include Washington Global Pcs, Jefferson Middle School Academy and Amidon-bowen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20024?
5 public schools are located in 20024.
What is the racial composition of students in 20024?
20024 public schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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