For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,198 students in 20017, DC.
The top ranked public preschools in 20017, DC are Washington Yu Ying Pcs, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland and Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20017 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 20017, DC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).
Best 20017, DC Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Yu Ying Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 Taylor Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-1950
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-1950
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Oakview Terrace Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 265-7237
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 265-7237
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3025 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Gr: PK-3 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1240 Randolph Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 723-1467
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 723-1467
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1404 Jackson Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 459-4710
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 459-4710
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Michigan Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6095
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6095
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2917 8th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7370
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7370
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho
Charter School
4401 8th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 803-8967
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 803-8967
Gr: PK-4 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
20017, District Of Columbia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 Edgewood St Ne, Suite 25
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6623
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6623
Gr: AE
5171 S. Dakota Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6110
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6110
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
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
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-6004
Gr: 9-11 | 22 students
4401 8th St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 526-6003
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 526-6003
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1404 Jackson St. Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6075
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6075
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students
705 Edgewood St Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-4646
Gr: 6-12 | 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20017, DC?
The top ranked public preschools in 20017, DC include Washington Yu Ying Pcs, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland and Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland.
How many public preschools are located in 20017?
9 public preschools are located in 20017.
What is the racial composition of students in 20017?
20017 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).
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