Best Schools in Washington, DC
Washington, DC has a total of 1,982 schools including 394 high schools, 254 middle schools and 1,241 elementary schools. A total of 1,087,784 students attend Washington, DC schools. On average, schools in Washington score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Washington exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Washington, DC
Washington, DC has 394 high schools with 358,564 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Washington score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Washington greatly exceed expectations.
1. Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1967 Students
2. Walt Whitman High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2018 Students
3. Meridian High
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Falls Church City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 865 Students
4. Yorktown High
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2577 Students
5. Louisa County High
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Louisa County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1653 Students
6. Riverside High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students
7. Academy Of Health Sciences At Pgcc
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Prince George's County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 467 Students
8. Thomas S. Wootton High
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Montgomery County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1911 Students
9. Lightridge High
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students
10. Lake Braddock Secondary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 4377 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington, DC
Washington, DC has 254 middle schools with 201,985 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Washington score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Washington greatly exceed expectations.
1. Williamsburg Middle
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Arlington County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
2. Longfellow Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1225 Students
3. Cooper Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1054 Students
4. Carson Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1361 Students
5. Rocky Run Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 936 Students
6. Frost Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1209 Students
7. Brambleton Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1621 Students
8. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
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Falls Church City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 581 Students
9. Thoreau Middle
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1194 Students
10. Stone Hill Middle
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1110 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington, DC
Washington, DC has 1,241 elementary schools with 515,214 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Washington score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Washington exceed expectations.
1. Poplar Tree Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 671 Students
2. Sangster Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 925 Students
3. Colvin Run Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 783 Students
4. Madison's Trust Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 945 Students
5. Wolftrap Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 539 Students
6. Haycock Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 872 Students
7. Lincoln Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 95 Students
8. Kent Gardens Elementary
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Fairfax County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1023 Students
9. Waxpool Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 702 Students
10. Mill Run Elementary
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Loudoun County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 677 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington, DC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington, DC has a total population of 6,278,542 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Washington, DC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington, DC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Washington, DC Internet Health Assessment.
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