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Best Northwest Washington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 45 public preschools serving 17,595 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Northwest Washington are Key Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School and Ross Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington, DC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington, DC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5001 Dana Pl. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5701 Broad Branch Rd. Nw
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 282-0116
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1730 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Stoddert Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4001 Calvert St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 671-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hearst Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3950 37th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0106
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4430 Newark St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Murch Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4810 36th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0130
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3301 Lowell St Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0103
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Hyde-addison Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3219 O St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 282-0170
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Shepherd Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7800 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 576-6140
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Bancroft Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1755 Newton St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 673-7280
Gr: PK-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 S St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Marie Reed Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2201 18th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Seaton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1503 10th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7215
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Bruce-monroe Es At Park View
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3560 Warder St. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 576-6222
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Breakthrough Montessori Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6923 Willow Street Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 864-1979
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Barnard Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
430 Decatur St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 750-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Roots Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 Kennedy Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-8073
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #2323.
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 Allison St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6201 5th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6156
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1825 8th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-4380
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Powell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1350 Upshur St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6270
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Raymond Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
915 Spring Rd. Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 576-6236
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Thomson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 L St. Nw
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 898-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 Kansas Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Takoma Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7010 Piney Branch Rd. Nw
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 671-6050
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
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: #3333.
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6130 North Capitol Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Gr: PK-3 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
Tubman Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Euclid St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7285
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington, DC include Key Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School and Ross Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington?
44 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington?
the neighborhood of Northwest Washington, Washington public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).

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