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Best Schools in Anacostia, Washington, DC
Anacostia, Washington, DC has 64 public schools (9 high, 11 middle, 40 elementary) serving 21,027 students. On average they score 12% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in Anacostia meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Anacostia, Washington, DC
The top high schools in Anacostia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bard Hs Early College Dc (bard Dc)
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students
2. Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory Hs
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Friendship Pcs • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
3. Eastern Hs
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 865 Students
4. Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs
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Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 318 Students
5. H.d. Woodson Hs
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 543 Students
6. Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs
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Kipp Dc Pcs • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 382 Students
7. Ballou Hs
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 657 Students
8. The Seed Pcs Of Washington Dc
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Seed Pcs • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
9. Anacostia Hs
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 287 Students
Best Middle Schools in Anacostia, Washington, DC
The top middle schools in Anacostia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia Ms
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Dc Prep Pcs • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 200 Students
2. Friendship Pcs - Southeast Middle
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Friendship Pcs • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 329 Students
3. Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
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Kipp Dc Pcs • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 395 Students
4. Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning
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Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 310 Students
5. Hart Ms
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 386 Students
6. Sousa Ms
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
7. Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs
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Kipp Dc Pcs • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 441 Students
8. Statesmen College Preparatory Academy For Boys Pcs
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Statesmen College Preparatory Academy For Boys Pcs • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 270 Students
9. Kelly Miller Ms
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 351 Students
10. Johnson Ms
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Anacostia, Washington, DC
The top elementary schools in Anacostia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Early Childhood Academy Pcs
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Early Childhood Academy Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 3 • 250 Students
2. Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Pcs
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Kipp Dc Pcs • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 610 Students
3. Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia Es
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Dc Prep Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 3 • 410 Students
4. Moten Es
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
5. Van Ness Es
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
6. Beers Es
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
7. Dc Scholars Pcs
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Dc Scholars Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 532 Students
8. Randle Highlands Es
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
9. Patterson Es
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
10. Kimball Es
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
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Education & Community Snapshot in Anacostia, Washington, DC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Anacostia, Washington, DC has a total population of 96,607 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Anacostia, Washington, 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 Anacostia, Washington, DC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Anacostia, Washington, DC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Anacostia, Washington, 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 Anacostia, Washington, DC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Anacostia, Washington, DC
How many schools are in Anacostia, Washington, DC?
Anacostia, Washington, DC has 64 public schools: 9 high schools, 11 middle schools and 40 elementary schools, serving 21,027 students in total.
How do schools in Anacostia perform on state tests?
On average, 64 schools in Anacostia score 12% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in Anacostia meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Anacostia?
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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- Actual: 7%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations