For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 692 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public schools in Southwest Waterfront are Jefferson Middle School Academy and Amidon-bowen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, 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 92% 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 Waterfront, Washington, DC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 7th St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Amidon-bowen Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 I St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4867
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 724-4867
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC include Jefferson Middle School Academy and Amidon-bowen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington?
the neighborhood of Southwest Waterfront, Washington public schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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