For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 784 students in the neighborhood of Benning, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benning are Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School and Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Benning, Washington, DC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (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, Washington, DC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-3780
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-3780
Gr: 4-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2838
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2838
Gr: PK-3 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Benning, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Benning, Washington, DC include Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School and Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Benning, Washington?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Benning, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Benning, Washington?
the neighborhood of Benning, 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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