For the 2024-25 school year, there are 76 public middle schools serving 29,390 students in Washington, DC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington, DC are Basis Dc Pcs, Deal Middle School and Oyster-adams Bilingual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, DC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Washington, DC (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Dc Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Grades: 5-12
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
Deal Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,391 students
Rank: #33.
Oyster-adams Bilingual School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2801 Calvert St. Nw And 2020 1
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Grades: PK-8
| 767 students
Rank: #44.
Hardy Middle School
Magnet 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
| 571 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Douglas Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 248-6825
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 248-6825
Grades: PK-8
| 518 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 2nd Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Grades: 5-8
| 383 students
Rank: #77.
District Of Columbia International School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Main Drive Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 808-9033
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 808-9033
Grades: 6-12
| 1,590 students
Rank: #88.
School Without Walls At Francis-stevens
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Euclid St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 724-4841
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 724-4841
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Rank: #99.
Center City Pcs - Brightwood
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6008 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #1010.
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Capitol Hill Montessori School At Logan
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 G St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4467
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4467
Grades: PK-8
| 424 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Perry Street Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 747-0904
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 747-0904
Grades: 6-9
| 212 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 26th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-1360
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-1360
Grades: 6-8
| 276 students
Rank: #1414.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-5700
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-5700
Grades: 4-8
| 318 students
Rank: #1515.
stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 E St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 671-6010
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 671-6010
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #1616.
Center City Pcs - Shaw
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 N Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
Rank: #1717.
Paul Pcs - Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: #1818.
Ida B. Wells Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Sheridan St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-0693
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-0693
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #1919.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 328 students
Rank: #2020.
Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Carlton Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Grades: 4-8
| 217 students
Rank: #2121.
Center City Pcs - Petworth
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Webster Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 554-9212
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 554-9212
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 395 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kipp Dc - Northeast Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1375 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 398-5477
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 398-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 350 students
Rank: #2424.
Eliot-hine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1830 Constitution Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 939-5380
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 939-5380
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 202-7007
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 202-7007
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
River Terrace Education Campus
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 116 students
Rank: #2727.
Washington Global Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 240 students
Rank: #2828.
Columbia Heights Education Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3101 16th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 939-7700
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 939-7700
Grades: 6-12
| 1,567 students
Rank: #2929.
Kipp Dc - Will Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 328-9455
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 328-9455
Grades: 5-8
| 333 students
Rank: #3030.
Capital City Pcs - Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students
Rank: #3131.
jefferson Middle School academy
Magnet School
(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
| 386 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3600 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 667-4446
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 667-4446
Grades: 5-8
| 365 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 344 students
Rank: #3434.
Creative Minds International Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 North Capitol Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 588-0370
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 588-0370
Grades: PK-8
| 587 students
Rank: #3535.
Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-5477
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
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Washington, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abc Bilingual Community Academy Pcs (Closed 2010)
Charter School
1501 Columbia Road Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 822-6301
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 822-6301
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Academy For Ed Learning Thr The Arts Pcs (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2100 New Hampshire Av Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-4014
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-4014
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Academy Of Hope Adult Pcs (Closed 2023)
Charter School
601 Edgewood St Ne, Suite 25
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6623
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6623
Grades: AE
| n/a students
908 Wahler Pl Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1214
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1214
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
1200 1st St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(757) 208-0900
Washington, DC 20002
(757) 208-0900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs Amidon (Closed 2014)
Charter School
401 I St Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 646-0094
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 646-0094
Grades: PK
| 44 students
2011 Savannah Terr Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 506-1890
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 506-1890
Grades: PK
| 86 students
45 P Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 483-9424
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 483-9424
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
5171 S. Dakota Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6110
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6110
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Barbara Jordan Pcs Middle School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 545-0922
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 545-0922
Grades: 4-8
| 98 students
3101 16th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 939-7700
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 939-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 848 students
100 41st St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4586
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4586
Grades: PK-6
| 176 students
2501 M L King Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-1133
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-1133
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Booker T Washington Pcs High School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1346 Florida Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-6090
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-6090
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
101 M St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4871
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4871
Grades: PK-6
| 228 students
Briya Public Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2333 Ontario Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-7337
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-7337
Grades: PK
| 45 students
1830 Constitution Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-3950
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-3950
Grades: 7-9
| 66 students
5500 Eads St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4512
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4512
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Capital City Upper Pcs (Closed 2013)
Charter School
3029 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1102
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1102
Grades: 6-12
| 390 students
1100 Harvard St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-4700
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-4700
Grades: AE
| n/a students
1501 Columbia Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 299-1256
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 299-1256
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Center City Brentwood Campus Pcs (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2019 Rhode Island Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-5394
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-5394
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
709 12th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3424
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
770 Kenyon St Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 723-3975
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 723-3975
Grades: 6-9
| 235 students
3701 Hayes St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2230
Grades: 8
| n/a students
Child And Family Services Regular Ed (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1200 First St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4800
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Children Studio School Pcs (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1301 V St Ne
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-6148
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-6148
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Choice Academy At Emery (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1720 1st St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 939-4350
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 939-4350
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
Choice Academy Ms Junior High School At Taft (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1401 Brentwood Pkwy. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-5360
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-5360
Grades: 6-12
| 257 students
Choice Shs Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2600 Douglass Pl Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1578
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1578
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
City Arts & Prep Pcs (Closed 2020)
Charter School
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
City Collegiate Pcs (Closed 2011)
Charter School
3265 South St Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 339-9494
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 339-9494
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
4501 Kansas Ave. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6219
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6219
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
Community Academy Amos 5 (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1400 First St Nw
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 234-2122
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 234-2122
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Community Academy Amos I (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1300 Allison Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4100
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Washington, DC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington, DC include Basis Dc Pcs, Deal Middle School and Oyster-adams Bilingual School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington?
76 public middle schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia public middle schools average of 90% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Washington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Washington include: Hardy Middle School vs. Deal Middle School, Deal Middle School vs. Hardy Middle School, jefferson Middle School academy vs. stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster)
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