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Top 5 Best 20003 District Of Columbia Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,194 students in 20003, DC.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 20003 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20003, DC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 85% (majority Black).

Best 20003, DC Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brent Elementary 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
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Payne Elementary 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
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
420 12th St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3355
Grades: 1-5
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Van Ness Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1150 5th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 727-4314
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Tyler Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 G St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 939-4810
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #66.
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1503 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Rank: #77.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Grades: PK-3
| 274 students
Rank: #88.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Grades: 4-8
| 303 students
Rank: #99.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Grades: PK-12
| 251 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 20003 District Of Columbia

20003, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Elementary School (Closed 2020)
709 12th St Se
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
Grades: 9-10
| 55 students
Emilia, Reggio Elementary School (Closed 2008)
425 C Street, Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3283
Grades: PK-K
| 88 students
Hine Junior High School (Closed 2009)
335 8th St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3330
Grades: 7-9
| 275 students
Incarcerated Youth Program Correctional Detention Facility High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1901 D St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-5978
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1901 D Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Sasha Bruce Public Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
745 8th Street, Se
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
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 20003, DC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 20003, DC include Brent Elementary School, Payne Elementary School and Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster).
How many public elementary schools are located in 20003?
9 public elementary schools are located in 20003.
What is the racial composition of students in 20003?
20003 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public elementary schools average of 85% (majority Black).

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