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Best 20017 District Of Columbia Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,361 students in 20017, DC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 20017, DC are Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Middle School, Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs and Capital Village Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20017 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 20017, DC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).

Best 20017, DC Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-5700
Gr: 4-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1404 Jackson Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 459-4710
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Capital Village Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 938-1416
Gr: 5-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Brookland Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 Michigan Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 759-1999
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2917 8th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7370
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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20017, District Of Columbia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Hope Adult Pcs (Closed 2023)
601 Edgewood St Ne, Suite 25
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6623
Gr: AE
Backus Middle School (Closed 2009)
5171 S. Dakota Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6110
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
City Arts & Prep Pcs (Closed 2020)
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Gr: PK-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Jose-arz Academy Public Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
220 Taylor St., Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6004
Gr: 9-11 | 22 students
Potomac Preparatory Pcs (Closed 2023)
4401 8th St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 526-6003
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Slowe Elementary School (Closed 2009)
1404 Jackson St. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6075
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
William E Doar Junior Wedj Edgewood Elementary Pcs (Closed 2012)
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students
William E Doar Junior Wedj Edgewood Middle And Upper (Closed 2012)
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Gr: 6-12 | 244 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 20017, DC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 20017, DC include Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Middle School, Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs and Capital Village Pcs.
How many public middle schools are located in 20017?
5 public middle schools are located in 20017.
What is the racial composition of students in 20017?
20017 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle schools average of 90% (majority Black).

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