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Best Edgewood Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,983 students in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Edgewood are Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs, Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland and Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 85% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3025 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
707 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Gr: PK-3 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Capital Village Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 938-1416
Gr: 5-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2917 8th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7370
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC include Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs, Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland and Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington?
6 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington?
the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public elementary schools average of 85% (majority Black).

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