For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,155 students in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benning Ridge are Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs, Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Pcs and Plummer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 85% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-1390
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-1390
Gr: K-4 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Plummer Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Texas Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-4360
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-4360
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC include Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs, Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Pcs and Plummer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington?
the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public elementary schools average of 85% (majority Black).
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