For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,194 students in 20003, DC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20003, DC are Brent Elementary School, Payne Elementary School and Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20003 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20003, DC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 85% (majority Black).
Best 20003, DC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brent Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 North Carolina Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3363
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1445 C St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3262
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3262
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster)
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 12th St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3355
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3355
Gr: 1-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Tyler Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 G St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 939-4810
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 939-4810
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Van Ness Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 5th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 727-4314
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 727-4314
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Gr: 4-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #77.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Gr: PK-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1503 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #99.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Gr: PK-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
20003, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
709 12th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3424
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Dc Alternative Learning Academyfreshman (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
2027 Rhode Island Ave., Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 636-3537
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 636-3537
Gr: 9-10 | 55 students
425 C Street, Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3283
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3283
Gr: PK-K | 88 students Minority enrollment: 31%
335 8th St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3330
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3330
Gr: 7-9 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
1901 D St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-5978
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-5978
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1901 D Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Sasha Bruce Public Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
745 8th Street, Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 675-9354
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 675-9354
Gr: 7-11 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Youth Services Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Mt Olivet Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 576-8388
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 576-8388
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 20003, DC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20003, DC include Brent Elementary School, Payne Elementary School and Watkins Es (Capitol Hill Cluster).
How many public elementary schools are located in 20003?
9 public elementary schools are located in 20003.
What is the racial composition of students in 20003?
20003 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public elementary schools average of 85% (majority Black).
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