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Best 20032 District Of Columbia Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 6,154 students in 20032, DC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20032, DC are Center City Pcs - Congress Heights, Friendship Pcs - Southeast Elementary School and Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20032 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20032, DC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 85% (majority Black).

Best 20032, DC Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Friendship Pcs - Southeast Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
645 Milwaukee Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Gr: PK-3 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
908 Wahler Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1307
Gr: PK-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Wheeler Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Gr: 5-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4399 South Capitol Terr. Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 939-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
Leckie Education Campus
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 M.l. King Ave. Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3330
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Wheeler Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Gr: 1-4 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #88.
Friendship Pcs - Southeast Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
645 Milwaukee Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Gr: 4-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #99.
Statesmen College Preparatory Academy For Boys Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Livingston Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 830-2810
Gr: 4-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1010.
Ingenuity Prep Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Livingston Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-0391
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1111.
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Johenning
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
908 Wahler Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 670-7862
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1212.
Simon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Mississippi Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3360
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1313.
Hendley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 Chesapeake St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3450
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1414.
Early Childhood Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
885 Barnaby Street Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 373-0035
Gr: PK-3 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1515.
King Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 6th St. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 939-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1616.
Hart Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Mississippi Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 671-6426
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1717.
Turner Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3264 Stanton Rd. Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3470
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Learn Dc Pcs
Charter School
100 Duncan Street Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 949-0930
Gr: PK-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 20032, DC?
How many public elementary schools are located in 20032?
18 public elementary schools are located in 20032.
What is the racial composition of students in 20032?
20032 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public elementary schools average of 85% (majority Black).

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