For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 662 students in the neighborhood of Garfield Heights, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public school in Garfield Heights is Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Garfield Heights, Washington, DC public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (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 Garfield Heights, Washington, DC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2335 Raynolds Place Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 750-7177
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 750-7177
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Garfield Heights, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Garfield Heights, Washington, DC include Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Garfield Heights, Washington?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Garfield Heights, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Garfield Heights, Washington?
the neighborhood of Garfield Heights, 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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