For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 710 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Southwest Waterfront are Jefferson Middle School Academy and Amidon-bowen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 7th St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Amidon-bowen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 I St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4867
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4867
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC include Jefferson Middle School Academy and Amidon-bowen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington?
the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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