For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,126 students in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public schools in Fairlawn are Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School, Anacostia High School and Kramer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Minnesota Ave. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 671-6240
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 671-6240
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Anacostia High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 16th St. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-2155
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 698-2155
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Kramer Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Q St. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 939-3150
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 939-3150
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Montessori Pcs - East End
Charter School
2345 R Street Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 996-6700
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 996-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington, DC include Lawrence E. Boone Elementary School, Anacostia High School and Kramer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington?
the neighborhood of Fairlawn, Washington public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 86% (majority Black).
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