For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 803 students in the neighborhood of Deanwood, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public schools in Deanwood are Houston Elementary School, Idea Pcs and Ron Brown College Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Deanwood, Washington, DC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Deanwood, Washington, DC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 50th Pl. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6170
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6170
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Idea Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1027 45th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-4750
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 399-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ron Brown College Preparatory High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Meade St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-4343
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 729-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deanwood, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Deanwood, Washington, DC include Houston Elementary School, Idea Pcs and Ron Brown College Preparatory High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Deanwood, Washington?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Deanwood, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Deanwood, Washington?
the neighborhood of Deanwood, Washington public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).
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