For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,339 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public schools in Southwest Washington are Washington Global Pcs, Patterson Elementary School and Leckie Education Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Southwest Washington, Washington, DC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Global Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 796-2415
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 796-2415
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4399 South Capitol Terr. Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 939-5280
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 939-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Leckie Education Campus
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4201 M.l. King Ave. Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3330
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3330
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
475 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Gr: 8-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest
Charter School
488 Virginia Avenue Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 978-2910
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 978-2910
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Learn Dc Pcs
Charter School
100 Duncan Street Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 949-0930
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 949-0930
Gr: PK-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC include Washington Global Pcs, Patterson Elementary School and Leckie Education Campus.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington?
the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington public schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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