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Best Schools in The Palisades, Washington, DC
The Palisades, Washington, DC has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,599 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in The Palisades exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in The Palisades, Washington, DC
The top high schools in The Palisades, 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. Duke Ellington School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 564 Students
Best Middle Schools in The Palisades, Washington, DC
The top middle schools in The Palisades, 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. Hardy Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 571 Students
Best Elementary Schools in The Palisades, Washington, DC
The top elementary schools in The Palisades, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stoddert Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
2. Mann Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
3. Key Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
4. St Patricks Episcopal Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Patricks Episcopal Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 513 Students
5. River School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River School • Private • Grades Pre K - 3 • 220 Students
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Education & Community Snapshot in The Palisades, Washington, DC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
The Palisades, Washington, DC has a total population of 3,293 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 91% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in The Palisades, 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 The Palisades, Washington, DC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in The Palisades, Washington, DC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for The Palisades, 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 The Palisades, Washington, DC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in The Palisades, Washington, DC
How many schools are in The Palisades, Washington, DC?
The Palisades, Washington, DC has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,599 students in total.
How do schools in The Palisades perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in The Palisades score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in The Palisades exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in The Palisades?
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: 58%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 90%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 93%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations