For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 450 students in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public preschool in Benning Ridge is Plummer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plummer Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Texas Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-4360
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-4360
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs
Charter School
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5327
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5327
Gr: PK | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington, DC include Plummer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington?
the neighborhood of Benning Ridge, Washington public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).
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