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Best Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 77 public middle schools serving 30,639 students in Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington, DC are Basis Dc Pcs, Deal Middle School and Hardy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, DC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Washington, DC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Gr: 5-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Deal Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3815 Fort Dr. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 939-2010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Hardy Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1819 35th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 729-4350
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Oyster-adams Bilingual School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2801 Calvert St. Nw And 2501 1
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Gr: PK-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5200 2nd Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 223-1111
Gr: 5-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Douglas Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 248-6825
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
District Of Columbia International School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Main Drive Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 808-9033
Gr: 6-12 | 1,654 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
John Francis Education Campus
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2425 N St Nw
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 724-4841
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Center City Pcs - Brightwood
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6008 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 Perry Street Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 747-0904
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster)
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
410 E St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 671-6010
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Capitol Hill Montessori School At Logan
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 G St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4467
Gr: PK-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
830 26th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-1360
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Washington Global Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
525 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 796-2415
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Eliot-hine Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1830 Constitution Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 939-5380
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2959 Carlton Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Gr: 4-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Paul Pcs - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5800 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Gr: 5-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2020.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-3780
Gr: 4-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #2121.
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2222.
Center City Pcs - Petworth
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 Webster Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 554-9212
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #2323.
Center City Pcs - Shaw
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 N Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Ida B. Wells Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 Sheridan St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-0693
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
River Terrace Education Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 Anacostia Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 442-7111
Gr: 3-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3600 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 667-4446
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Columbia Heights Education Campus
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3101 16th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 939-7700
Gr: 6-12 | 1,563 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Center City Pcs - Trinidad
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1217 West Virginia Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Creative Minds International Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3700 North Capitol Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 588-0370
Gr: PK-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2330 Pomeroy Rd Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 519-3955
Gr: 4-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Capital City Pcs - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Gr: 5-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Jefferson Middle School Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 7th St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Kipp Dc - Will Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 328-9455
Gr: 5-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #3535.
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
725 19th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Gr: 4-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington, DC include Basis Dc Pcs, Deal Middle School and Hardy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington?
77 public middle schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia public middle schools average of 90% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Washington are often viewed compared to one another?

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