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Best Schools in 20017, DC
20017, DC has 30 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 15 elementary) serving 10,918 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 20017 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 20017, DC
The top high schools in 20017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Leadership Academy Pcs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students
2. Coolidge Hs
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1015 Students
3. Roosevelt Hs
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
4. Cardozo Education Campus
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 639 Students
5. Dunbar Hs
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
6. Luke C. Moore Hs
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 211 Students
Best Middle Schools in 20017, DC
The top middle schools in 20017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Latin Pcs - Anna Julia Cooper Ms
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Washington Latin Pcs • Charter • Grades 5 - 6 • 157 Students
2. Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Ms
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Dc Prep Pcs • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 318 Students
3. Ida B. Wells Ms
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
4. Brookland Ms
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 357 Students
5. Capital Village Pcs
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Capital Village Pcs • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 108 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 20017, DC
The top elementary schools in 20017, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Yu Ying Pcs
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Projected Test Scores
Washington Yu Ying Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 602 Students
2. Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
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Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
3. Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho
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Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 3 • 470 Students
4. Burroughs Es
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
5. Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland
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Lee Montessori Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 286 Students
6. Bruce-monroe Es At Park View
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
7. Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Es
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Dc Prep Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 3 • 430 Students
8. Lasalle-backus Es
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
9. Noyes Es
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
10. Bunker Hill Es
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 206 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 20017, DC
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
20017, DC has a total population of 20,413 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 20017, DC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 20017, DC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
41.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 20017, DC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 20017, DC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 20017, DC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 20017, DC
How many schools are in 20017, DC?
20017, DC has 30 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 10,918 students in total.
How do schools in 20017 perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in 20017 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 20017 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 20017?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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