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Best Schools in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC has 33 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 23 elementary) serving 12,335 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Capitol Hill don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
The top high schools in Capitol Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastern Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 865 Students
2. Dunbar Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
3. Anacostia Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 287 Students
Best Middle Schools in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
The top middle schools in Capitol Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stuart-hobson Ms (capitol Hill Cluster)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students
2. Eliot-hine Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 313 Students
3. Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friendship Pcs • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 311 Students
4. Jefferson Ms Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 386 Students
5. Kramer Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 203 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
The top elementary schools in Capitol Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brent Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
2. Maury Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 527 Students
3. Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friendship Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 3 • 296 Students
4. Ludlow-taylor Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
5. Payne Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
6. Tyler Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
7. Watkins Es (capitol Hill Cluster)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 374 Students
8. Capitol Hill Montessori School At Logan
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 424 Students
9. Van Ness Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
10. J.o. Wilson Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
See all 132 elementary schools in District of Columbia ranked
Education & Community Snapshot in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC has a total population of 43,070 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 80% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Capitol Hill, 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 Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
42.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Capitol Hill, 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 Capitol Hill, Washington, DC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
How many schools are in Capitol Hill, Washington, DC?
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC has 33 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 12,335 students in total.
How do schools in Capitol Hill perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Capitol Hill score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Capitol Hill don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Capitol Hill?
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: 27%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 7%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations