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Best Schools in Downtown, Washington, DC
Downtown, Washington, DC has 13 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,479 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Downtown exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown, Washington, DC
The top high schools in Downtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Basis Dc Pcs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Basis Dc Pcs • Charter • Grades 5 - 12 • 663 Students
2. Eastern Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 865 Students
3. Cardozo Education Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 639 Students
4. Dunbar Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown, Washington, DC
The top middle schools in Downtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Ms Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 386 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown, Washington, DC
The top elementary schools in Downtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. School-within-school At Goding
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 326 Students
2. School Without Walls At Francis-stevens
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 479 Students
3. Thomson Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
4. Amidon-bowen Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
5. Walker-jones Education Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 337 Students
6. Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 105 Students
See all 132 elementary schools in District of Columbia ranked
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown, Washington, DC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown, Washington, DC has a total population of 9,179 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 85% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown, 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 Downtown, Washington, DC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
169.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
19.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
150.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown, Washington, DC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown, 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 Downtown, Washington, DC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown, Washington, DC
How many schools are in Downtown, Washington, DC?
Downtown, Washington, DC has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,479 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Downtown score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Downtown exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown?
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: 17%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- 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: 27%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations