6.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Washington, District of Columbia

302 schools · 177 Elementary · 46 Middle · 54 High · 25 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 241

Private: 61

Districts: 62

Avg Rating: 6.3/10

Estimated Scores: 6%

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Washington for 2026 are Ross ES (9.7/10), School-within-school at Goding (9.6/10), and Maury ES (9.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 50 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

302

241 public · 61 private

Avg Score

6.3

out of 10

Median Home

$733,477

home value · ACS

Districts

serving the city

Schools

302

241 public · 61 private

Avg Score

6.3

out of 10

Median Home

$733,477

home value · ACS

Districts

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Washington

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (50 of 302). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Ross ES	9.7 / 10	Elementary	—	100th
2	School-within-school at Goding	9.6 / 10	Elementary	—	100th
3	Maury ES	9.4 / 10	Elementary	—	99th
4	Brent ES	9.4 / 10	Elementary	—	99th
5	Hearst ES	9.4 / 10	Elementary	—	98th
6	The Sojourner Truth School Pcs	9.4 / 10	Middle	—	98th
7	Washington Latin Pcs - Anna Julia Cooper MS	9.3 / 10	Middle	—	98th
8	Bruce-monroe ES at Park View	9.1 / 10	Elementary	—	97th
9	Garrison ES	9.1 / 10	Elementary	—	97th
10	Stoddert ES	8.9 / 10	Elementary	—	96th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.3/10
Median household income: $116,580
Median home value: $733,477
Bachelor's degree or higher: 71%
Avg commute: 30 min
Owner-occupied homes: 42%

How Washington compares

Vs. state average

+0.0

above District of Columbia avg (6.3)

Median household income

$117k

100% of District of Columbia median

Schools in this city

285

Education Snapshot

Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. draws 107,316 students into 301 schools administered by 62 separate school districts. Charter schools account for 125 of those 301 — roughly 42% of all schools — giving families a substantial range of public enrollment options beyond the traditional district system. The level mix skews toward the lower grades: 177 elementary schools compared to 54 high schools, 46 middle schools, and 24 combined or specialized programs. Across 285 scored schools, the city's MySchoolScout composite average of 6.3/10 exactly matches the D.C. state average — schools here perform at the jurisdiction's median, not above or below it. Demographically, 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median household income of $105,475 sits within $150 of the D.C. median of $105,326, making the city's household profile nearly identical to the broader jurisdiction.

About Schools in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. offers one of the most diverse public school landscapes in the country, with 239 ranked public schools spanning traditional district campuses and a large, established charter sector. The city's school options range widely in performance, giving parents real choices — but also real research work to do.

Citywide, the average school score is 6.3 out of 10, which reflects the uneven quality spread that defines D.C. public education. The encouraging news: 80 schools, roughly one in three, score 7 or higher, meaning strong options exist across multiple neighborhoods and grade levels. At the top of the rankings, DC Bilingual PCS leads with a 9.5 out of 10, followed closely by Roots PCS at 9.4, Hearst ES at 9.3, and Bridges PCS at 9.2. Thomson ES rounds out the top five at 8.9. Four of the five top-ranked schools are public charter schools, which signals how central the charter sector is to high-end elementary options in the District.

The performance concentration at the elementary level is notable. All five top-ranked schools serve younger students, so parents of elementary-age children have the clearest path to high-scoring options. The spread between the city average of 6.3 and the top score of 9.5 is substantial — nearly three and a half points — which means school selection in D.C. carries more weight than in cities with tighter performance bands. A school's zip code or neighborhood affiliation does not reliably predict quality here, making cross-sector comparison essential.

Practical takeaway: parents should search across both DCPS traditional schools and public charter schools simultaneously, since charters account for a disproportionate share of top performers. Many D.C. charters use a lottery system with enrollment deadlines in late fall or winter, so timeline matters. Start with the top-scoring schools in your child's grade band, check proximity and lottery odds, and use scores as a filter rather than the final word — visiting campuses and reviewing individual school profiles on MySchoolScout will sharpen the picture considerably.

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Elementary Schools

177 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ross ES 182 students · Pre-K–5th	182	Pre-K–5th	9.7
2	School-within-school at Goding 325 students · Pre-K–5th	325	Pre-K–5th	9.6
3	Maury ES 549 students · Pre-K–5th	549	Pre-K–5th	9.4
4	Brent ES 421 students · Pre-K–5th	421	Pre-K–5th	9.4
5	Hearst ES 337 students · Pre-K–5th	337	Pre-K–5th	9.4
6	Bruce-monroe ES at Park View 436 students · Pre-K–5th	436	Pre-K–5th	9.1
7	Garrison ES 389 students · Pre-K–5th	389	Pre-K–5th	9.1
8	Stoddert ES 447 students · Pre-K–5th	447	Pre-K–5th	8.9
9	Janney ES 684 students · Pre-K–5th	684	Pre-K–5th	8.9
10	Sela Pcs 285 students · Pre-K–5th	285	Pre-K–5th	8.9

Show all 177 elementary schools in Washington

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Whittier ES Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs Shepherd ES Payne ES Dorothy I. Height ES Center City Pcs - Congress Heights Burroughs ES Bancroft ES Learn Dc Pcs Ludlow-taylor ES Lafayette ES Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES Marie Reed ES Tyler ES Dc Bilingual Pcs Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia ES Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary Eaton ES Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary Lasalle-backus ES Oyster-adams Bilingual School Key ES Center City Pcs - Brightwood Murch ES School Without Walls at Francis-stevens Mann ES Washington Yu Ying Pcs Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster) Hyde-addison ES Global Citizens Pcs Moten ES John Lewis ES Seaton ES Powell ES Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs Lorraine H. Whitlock ES Rocketship Pcs - Infinity Community Prep Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland E.l. Haynes Pcs - ES Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Elementary Thomson ES Amidon-bowen ES Early Childhood Academy Pcs Cedar Tree Academy Pcs Stanton ES Barnard ES Garfield ES Excel Academy Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary C.w. Harris ES Raymond ES Watkins ES (capitol Hill Cluster) Patterson ES Harmony Dc Pcs - School of Excellence Takoma ES Capitol Hill Montessori School at Logan Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place ES Beers ES Kipp Dc - Grow Academy Pcs Kipp Dc - Connect Academy Pcs Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End H.d. Cooke ES I Dream Pcs Malcolm X ES at Green Nalle ES Noyes ES Bunker Hill ES Browne Education Campus Kipp Dc - Pride Academy Pcs Center City Pcs - Shaw Brightwood ES Bridges Pcs Drew ES Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs Truesdell ES Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs Dc Prep Pcs - Benning ES Center City Pcs - Petworth Randle Highlands ES Kimball ES Kipp Dc - Arts and Technology Academy Pcs Two Rivers Pcs - 4th Street Creative Minds International Pcs Perry Street Preparatory Pcs Wheatley Education Campus Tubman ES Langdon ES Walker-jones Education Campus Hendley ES The Children's Guild Dc Pcs J.o. Wilson ES Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Pcs Lawrence E. Boone ES Center City Pcs - Trinidad Roots Pcs Leckie Education Campus Burrville ES Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood ES Friendship Pcs - Southeast Elementary Thomas ES Plummer ES Houston ES Langley ES Eagle Academy Pcs - Capitol Riverfront Ingenuity Prep Pcs Breakthrough Montessori Pcs Savoy ES Smothers ES Ketcham ES Van Ness ES Miner ES Simon ES Cleveland ES Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs Dc Scholars Pcs Lee Montessori Pcs - East End Meridian Pcs King ES Capital City Pcs - Lower School Kipp Dc - Spring Academy Pcs Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs Turner ES Hope Community Pcs - Tolson Friendship Pcs - Online Academy Kipp Dc - Heights Academy Pcs Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy Rocketship Pcs - Legacy Prep Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights Dc Wildflower Pcs - the Riverseed School Lowell School Private Aidan Montessori School Private Our Lady of Victory School Private Annunciation Catholic School Private Capitol Hill Day School Private River School Private St Patrick's Episcopal Day School Private Sheridan School Private Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Private Holy Trinity School Private St Patricks Episcopal Day School Private St Peter School Private St Thomas More Catholic Private National Presbyterian School Private Christian Family Montessori Private Bishop John T Walker School for Boys Private St Anthony Catholic School Private St Augustine Catholic School Private St Francis Xavier Catholic Academyool Private Blessed Sacrament School Private Sacred Heart School Private Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys Private Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center Private Franklin Montessori School Private The French Maternal School Private Broad Branch Children's House Private District Montessori Private Acton Academy of Washington, Dc Private Georgetown Montessori School Private Montessori School of Chevy Chase Private The Preparatory School of D.c. Private

Middle Schools

46 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	The Sojourner Truth School Pcs 284 students · 6th–10th	284	6th–10th	9.4
2	Washington Latin Pcs - Anna Julia Cooper MS 285 students · 5th–7th	285	5th–7th	9.3
3	Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia MS 265 students · 4th–7th	265	4th–7th	8.7
4	Deal MS 1,420 students · 6th–8th	1,420	6th–8th	8.6
5	Hardy MS 602 students · 6th–8th	602	6th–8th	8.2
6	Washington Global Pcs 219 students · 6th–8th	219	6th–8th	8.1
7	Macfarland MS 499 students · 6th–8th	499	6th–8th	7.8
8	Ida B. Wells MS 540 students · 6th–8th	540	6th–8th	7.8
9	Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle 198 students · 4th–8th	198	4th–8th	7.6
10	Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle 172 students · 4th–8th	172	4th–8th	7.6

Show all 46 middle schools in Washington

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Brookland MS Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Middle Friendship Pcs - Southeast Middle Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys Pcs Social Justice Pcs Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle Mckinley MS Washington Latin Pcs - MS Eliot-hine MS Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning Jefferson MS Academy Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood MS Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS Monument Academy Pcs Hart MS Capital City Pcs - MS Capital Village Pcs Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs Paul Pcs - MS Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs Johnson MS Kipp Dc - Northeast Academy Pcs Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs E.l. Haynes Pcs - MS Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs Kipp Dc - Will Academy Pcs Two Rivers Pcs - Young MS Sousa MS Kelly Miller MS Kramer MS Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs Washington Jesuit Academy Private Washington School for Girls Private Capitol Learning Academy Private

High Schools

54 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	District of Columbia International School 1,619 students · 6th–12th	1,619	6th–12th	8.7
2	Basis Dc Pcs 690 students · 5th–12th	690	5th–12th	8.6
3	School Without Walls HS 599 students · 9th–12th	599	9th–12th	8.3
4	Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School 356 students · 9th–12th	356	9th–12th	8.2
5	Benjamin Banneker HS 671 students · 9th–12th	671	9th–12th	8.2
6	Jackson-reed HS 1,994 students · 9th–12th	1,994	9th–12th	7.6
7	Bard HS Early College Dc (bard Dc) 369 students · 9th–12th	369	9th–12th	7.3
8	Ron Brown College Preparatory HS 161 students · 9th–12th	161	9th–12th	7.2
9	Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory HS 327 students · 9th–12th	327	9th–12th	7.0
10	Mckinley Technology HS 704 students · 9th–12th	704	9th–12th	6.9

Show all 54 high schools in Washington

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Paul Pcs - International HS Girls Global Academy Pcs Columbia Heights Education Campus E.l. Haynes Pcs - HS Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts Phelps Architecture Construction and Engineering HS Anacostia HS Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs Duke Ellington School of the Arts Eastern HS H.d. Woodson HS Ballou HS Washington Leadership Academy Pcs Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs Capital City Pcs - HS Luke C. Moore HS Kingsman Academy Pcs Goodwill Excel Center Pcs Kipp Dc - College Preparatory Pcs Roosevelt HS Cardozo Education Campus Dunbar HS Coolidge HS The Seed Pcs of Washington Dc Maya Angelou Pcs - HS Idea Pcs Ballou Stay HS Roosevelt Stay HS Model Secondary School for the Deaf Private Kirov Academy of Washington D.c. Private Edmund Burke School Private The Field School Private St Anselm's Abbey School Private Templeton Academy Private Fusion Academy Wdc: Washington D.c. Private Kennedy Institute Private Archbishop Carroll High School Private Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School Private St Johns College High School Private Gonzaga College High School Private New Beginnings Vocational Program Llc Private The Monroe School Private

Other Schools

25 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Thaddeus Stevens Early Learning Center 86 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	86	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.3
2	Military Road Early Learning Center 67 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	67	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.3
3	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights 123 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	123	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.3
4	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest 84 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	84	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.3
5	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Parklands at Thearc 99 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	99	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.3
6	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Oklahoma Avenue 160 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	160	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.2
7	Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol Hill 287 students · 9th–11th	287	9th–11th	6.0
8	Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Lincoln Park 59 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	59	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.9
9	Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs 226 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	226	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.2
10	River Terrace Education Campus 120 students · 3rd–12th	120	3rd–12th	4.1

Show all 25 other schools in Washington

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Douglas Knoll St. Coletta Special Education Pcs Whittle School and Studios Private Whittle School & Studios Private Maret School Private Sidwell Friends School Private Washington International School Private Georgetown Day School Private Muhammad University of Islam Private Cornerstone Schools-washington Private British Int'l Schl Washington Private Ashreinu School for Girls Inc. Private Mysa School Private Living Word Christian School Private Waterfront Academy Private

Schools in Washington

Washington, District of Columbia · 302 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 24 ZIP codes

Median Income

$116,580

Median Home Value

$733,477

Median Rent

$2,000/mo

Population

664,981

College Educated

71%

Homeownership

42%

Avg Commute

30 min

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Community Profile

Washington has a median household income of $116,580. It is a well-educated community where 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $733,477, with a median rent of $2,000/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.1%. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: District of Columbia
Elementary: 177
Middle: 46
High: 54
Other: 25

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School Districts (62)

Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy

1 school · 399 students

Friendship PCS

15 schools · 4,511 students

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS

2 schools · 693 students

Perry Street Preparatory PCS

1 school · 455 students

IDEA PCS

1 school · 309 students

Maya Angelou PCS

1 school · 523 students

Meridian PCS

1 school · 621 students

Washington Latin PCS

3 schools · 1,034 students

Roots PCS

1 school · 80 students

SEED PCS

1 school · 252 students

Cedar Tree Academy PCS

1 school · 428 students

District of Columbia Public Schools

117 schools · 51,294 students

KIPP DC PCS

20 schools · 7,323 students

Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

1 school · 555 students

Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS

1 school · 338 students

Capital City PCS

3 schools · 1,012 students

Paul PCS

2 schools · 751 students

DC Bilingual PCS

1 school · 579 students

E.L. Haynes PCS

3 schools · 1,173 students

Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

1 school · 361 students

Two Rivers PCS

3 schools · 1,022 students

DC Prep PCS

6 schools · 2,144 students

Eagle Academy PCS

2 schools · 392 students

Hope Community PCS

1 school · 227 students

AppleTree Early Learning PCS

6 schools · 576 students

Bridges PCS

1 school · 365 students

Early Childhood Academy PCS

1 school · 247 students

Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS

1 school · 253 students

St. Coletta Special Education PCS

1 school · 251 students

Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS

1 school · 323 students

Center City PCS

6 schools · 1,360 students

Washington Yu Ying PCS

1 school · 634 students

Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS

1 school · 522 students

Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

1 school · 215 students

Richard Wright PCS for Journalism and Media Arts

1 school · 309 students

BASIS DC PCS

1 school · 690 students

Creative Minds International PCS

1 school · 581 students

DC Scholars PCS

1 school · 491 students

Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS

2 schools · 1,028 students

Sela PCS

1 school · 285 students

Ingenuity Prep PCS

1 school · 792 students

Lee Montessori PCS

2 schools · 502 students

Harmony DC PCS

1 school · 178 students

District of Columbia International School

1 school · 1,619 students

Kingsman Academy PCS

1 school · 326 students

Monument Academy PCS

1 school · 127 students

The Children's Guild DC PCS

1 school · 230 students

Washington Global PCS

1 school · 219 students

Washington Leadership Academy PCS

1 school · 398 students

Breakthrough Montessori PCS

1 school · 369 students

Goodwill Excel Center PCS

1 school · 441 students

Rocketship Education DC PCS

3 schools · 1,378 students

Digital Pioneers Academy PCS

2 schools · 599 students

Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys PCS

1 school · 307 students

The Sojourner Truth School PCS

1 school · 284 students

Capital Village PCS

1 school · 103 students

Girls Global Academy PCS

1 school · 210 students

I Dream PCS

1 school · 84 students

Social Justice PCS

1 school · 124 students

Global Citizens PCS

1 school · 161 students

LEARN DC PCS

1 school · 249 students

DC Wildflower PCS

1 school · 28 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Washington, District of Columbia

How many schools are in Washington, District of Columbia?

Washington has 302 schools, including 241 public and 61 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Washington, District of Columbia?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Washington is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Washington, District of Columbia?

The top-ranked school in Washington on MySchoolScout is Ross ES with a composite score of 9.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Washington, District of Columbia?

The top-ranked elementary school in Washington on MySchoolScout is Ross ES with a composite score of 9.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Washington, District of Columbia?

The top-ranked middle school in Washington on MySchoolScout is The Sojourner Truth School Pcs with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best high school in Washington, District of Columbia?

The top-ranked high school in Washington on MySchoolScout is District of Columbia International School with a composite score of 8.7/10.

How many school districts serve Washington, District of Columbia?

Washington is served by 62 school districts: Cesar Chavez Pcs for Public Policy, Friendship Pcs, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs, Perry Street Preparatory Pcs, Idea Pcs, Maya Angelou Pcs, Meridian Pcs, Washington Latin Pcs, Roots Pcs, Seed Pcs, Cedar Tree Academy Pcs, District of Columbia Public Schools, Kipp Dc Pcs, Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs, Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs, Capital City Pcs, Paul Pcs, Dc Bilingual Pcs, E.l. Haynes Pcs, Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs, Two Rivers Pcs, Dc Prep Pcs, Eagle Academy Pcs, Hope Community Pcs, Appletree Early Learning Pcs, Bridges Pcs, Early Childhood Academy Pcs, Howard University Middle School of Math and Science Pcs, St. Coletta Special Education Pcs, Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs, Center City Pcs, Washington Yu Ying Pcs, Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs, Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs, Richard Wright Pcs for Journalism and Media Arts, Basis Dc Pcs, Creative Minds International Pcs, Dc Scholars Pcs, Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs, Sela Pcs, Ingenuity Prep Pcs, Lee Montessori Pcs, Harmony Dc Pcs, District of Columbia International School, Kingsman Academy Pcs, Monument Academy Pcs, The Children's Guild Dc Pcs, Washington Global Pcs, Washington Leadership Academy Pcs, Breakthrough Montessori Pcs, Goodwill Excel Center Pcs, Rocketship Education Dc Pcs, Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs, Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys Pcs, The Sojourner Truth School Pcs, Capital Village Pcs, Girls Global Academy Pcs, I Dream Pcs, Social Justice Pcs, Global Citizens Pcs, Learn Dc Pcs, Dc Wildflower Pcs.

What is the education level in Washington, District of Columbia?

According to Census data, 71% of adults in Washington have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Washington, District of Columbia?

The median household income in Washington is approximately $116,580 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Washington, District of Columbia?

Yes, Washington has 61 private schools alongside 241 public schools. The top-rated private school is Model Secondary School for the Deaf with a score of 8.7/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Washington, District of Columbia?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Washington is 10.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Washington, District of Columbia?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.