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Best 20017 District Of Columbia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,633 students in 20017, DC (there are , serving 1,205 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 20017, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20017, DC are Washington Yu Ying Pcs, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland and Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20017 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 20017, DC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).

Best 20017, DC Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Yu Ying Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
220 Taylor Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-1950
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Oakview Terrace Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 265-7237
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3025 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-5700
Gr: 4-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
707 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Gr: PK-3 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1240 Randolph Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 723-1467
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Luke C. Moore High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 281-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1404 Jackson Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 459-4710
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Michigan Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6095
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3015 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Capital Village Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 938-1416
Gr: 5-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1212.
Brookland Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Michigan Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 759-1999
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2917 8th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7370
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho
Charter School
4401 8th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 803-8967
Gr: PK-4 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 20017 District Of Columbia

20017, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Hope Adult Pcs (Closed 2023)
601 Edgewood St Ne, Suite 25
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6623
Gr: AE
Backus Middle School (Closed 2009)
5171 S. Dakota Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6110
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
City Arts & Prep Pcs (Closed 2020)
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Jose-arz Academy Public Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
220 Taylor St., Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6004
Gr: 9-11 | 22 students
Potomac Preparatory Pcs (Closed 2023)
4401 8th St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 526-6003
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Slowe Elementary School (Closed 2009)
1404 Jackson St. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6075
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
William E Doar Junior Wedj Edgewood Elementary Pcs (Closed 2012)
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students
William E Doar Junior Wedj Edgewood Middle And Upper (Closed 2012)
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Gr: 6-12 | 244 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 20017, DC?
How many public schools are located in 20017?
14 public schools are located in 20017.
What percentage of students in 20017 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 20017 are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20017?
20017 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).

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