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Best Schools in Petworth, Washington, DC
Petworth, Washington, DC has 17 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 12 elementary) serving 10,409 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Petworth exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Petworth, Washington, DC
The top high schools in Petworth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson-reed Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2153 Students
2. E.l. Haynes Pcs - Hs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
E.l. Haynes Pcs • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
3. Roosevelt Hs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
Best Middle Schools in Petworth, Washington, DC
The top middle schools in Petworth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deal Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1391 Students
2. Macfarland Ms
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 528 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Petworth, Washington, DC
The top elementary schools in Petworth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murch Es
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 651 Students
2. Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs
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Projected Test Scores
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
3. Powell Es
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
4. Barnard Es
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 580 Students
5. Bruce-monroe Es At Park View
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
6. John Lewis Es
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
7. Dorothy I. Height Es
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 426 Students
8. E.l. Haynes Pcs - Es
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Projected Test Scores
E.l. Haynes Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
9. Raymond Es
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
10. Center City Pcs - Petworth
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Projected Test Scores
Center City Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 244 Students
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Education & Community Snapshot in Petworth, Washington, DC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Petworth, Washington, DC has a total population of 25,113 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Petworth, 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 Petworth, Washington, DC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Petworth, Washington, DC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Petworth, 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 Petworth, Washington, DC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Petworth, Washington, DC
How many schools are in Petworth, Washington, DC?
Petworth, Washington, DC has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 10,409 students in total.
How do schools in Petworth perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Petworth score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Petworth exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Petworth?
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: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 24%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations