For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,156 students in 20009, DC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20009, DC are Ross Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School and Marie Reed Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20009 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 20009, DC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).
Best 20009, DC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1730 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 S St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Marie Reed Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 18th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Meridian Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2120 13th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-9830
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-9830
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
H.d. Cooke Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 17th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 939-5390
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 939-5390
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights
Charter School
2750 14th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-9490
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-9490
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
20009, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 New Hampshire Av Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-4014
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-4014
Gr: PK-6
1346 Florida Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-6090
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-6090
Gr: 9-12 | 177 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
Gr: PK | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3029 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1102
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1102
Gr: 6-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1100 Harvard St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-4700
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-4700
Gr: AE
1501 Columbia Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 299-1256
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 299-1256
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2225
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2225
Gr: AE
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Gr: 12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Gr: 10-12 | 34 students
1500 Harvard St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 643-4686
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 643-4686
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
Youthbuild Pcs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3014 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-0141
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-0141
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20009, DC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20009, DC include Ross Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School and Marie Reed Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20009?
6 public preschools are located in 20009.
What is the racial composition of students in 20009?
20009 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).
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