For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,402 students in 20018, DC (there are , serving 128 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 20018, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
The top-ranked public schools in 20018, DC are Burroughs Elementary School, The Sojourner Truth School Pcs and Langdon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 20018 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 20018, DC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best 20018, DC 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1820 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6150
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6150
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Perry Street Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 747-0904
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 747-0904
Gr: 6-10 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Langdon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Evarts St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6048
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6048
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Carlton Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Gr: 4-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #55.
Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Carlton Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Gr: PK-3 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Perry Street Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-4400
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Noyes Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2725 10th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 281-2580
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 281-2580
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
The Children's Guild Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2146 24th Place Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 774-5442
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 774-5442
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
20018, District Of Columbia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2019 Rhode Island Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-5394
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-5394
Choice Academy Ms Junior High School At Taft (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1401 Brentwood Pkwy. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-5360
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-5360
Gr: 6-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dc Alternative Learning Academy East (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1200 Rhode Island Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 636-8607
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 636-8607
Gr: 9-12
2959 Carlton Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
3100 Fort Lincoln Dr Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6900
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Taft Special Education Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
1800 Perry St., N.e.
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6101
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6101
Gr: Inquire with school | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
2315 18th Place Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 832-1108
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 832-1108
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 20018, DC?
The top-ranked public schools in 20018, DC include Burroughs Elementary School, The Sojourner Truth School Pcs and Langdon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 20018?
8 public schools are located in 20018.
What percentage of students in 20018 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 20018 are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20018?
20018 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).
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