Best Schools in District of Columbia

Browse 244 schools across District of Columbia. Find the best schools by county and city, rated on class size, funding, and outcomes.

🏆 Top Rated Schools in District of Columbia

A+
Miner ES
Washington, DC 20002
👥 410 students 📚 11.1:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Takoma ES
Washington, DC 20012
👥 483 students 📚 10.7:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Stanton ES
Washington, DC 20020
👥 306 students 📚 9.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Seaton ES
Washington, DC 20001
👥 377 students 📚 9.3:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Randle Highlands ES
Washington, DC 20020
👥 300 students 📚 11.1:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Shepherd ES
Washington, DC 20012
👥 363 students 📚 11.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Marie Reed ES
Washington, DC 20009
👥 452 students 📚 10.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Raymond ES
Washington, DC 20010
👥 400 students 📚 9.4:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Mann ES
Washington, DC 20016
👥 394 students 📚 11.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Leckie Education Campus
Washington, DC 20032
👥 458 students 📚 11.6:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Langdon ES
Washington, DC 20018
👥 390 students 📚 10.8:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
H.D. Woodson HS
Washington, DC 20019
👥 544 students 📚 10.6:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
J.O. Wilson ES
Washington, DC 20002
👥 464 students 📚 11.3:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Whittier ES
Washington, DC 20011
👥 413 students 📚 9.8:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
John Lewis ES
Washington, DC 20011
👥 493 students 📚 11.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Wheatley Education Campus
Washington, DC 20002
👥 361 students 📚 8.0:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Walker-Jones Education Campus
Washington, DC 20001
👥 313 students 📚 8.8:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Tubman ES
Washington, DC 20010
👥 560 students 📚 8.8:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Truesdell ES
Washington, DC 20011
👥 384 students 📚 7.9:1 ratio
100 /100
A+
Cardozo Education Campus
Washington, DC 20009
👥 706 students 📚 9.6:1 ratio
100 /100

📍 Schools by County

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District of Columbia
243 schools Avg: A+

🏙️ Top Rated Cities for Schools

Cities with the highest average school scores (minimum 3 schools).

A+
Washington
243 schools • District of Columbia
Avg 94.0

🎓 Colleges & Universities in District of Columbia

B+
Georgetown University
Washington
4-Year 👥 20,392
77 /100
B
George Washington University
Washington
4-Year 👥 25,568
69 /100
B
American University
Washington
4-Year 👥 13,019
67 /100
B
Howard University
Washington
4-Year 👥 13,416
65 /100
C+
The Catholic University of America
Washington
4-Year 👥 5,171
60 /100
C+
University of the District of Columbia
Washington
4-Year 👥 3,855
56 /100
C+
Gallaudet University
Washington
4-Year 👥 1,364
56 /100
C+
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
Washington
4-Year 👥 593
54 /100
C
Saint Michael College of Allied Health
Washington
2-Year 👥 123
52 /100
C
Trinity Washington University
Washington
4-Year 👥 1,865
51 /100
C
NewU University
Washington
4-Year 👥 34
50 /100
C
The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC
Washington
Vocational 👥 117
48 /100

Frequently Asked Questions About Schools in District of Columbia

How many K-12 schools are in District of Columbia?

There are 244 K-12 schools in District of Columbia tracked by Repit, spanning 1 counties. Each school is rated using the Repit School Score, which evaluates class size, funding, and student outcomes.

What is the Repit School Score?

The Repit School Score rates schools on a 100-point scale based on student-teacher ratio (class size), per-pupil funding, and graduation outcomes. Unlike traditional ratings that rely heavily on standardized test scores, Repit focuses on factors that actually impact educational quality.

What are the best schools in District of Columbia?

Top-rated schools in District of Columbia include Miner ES, Takoma ES, Stanton ES, Seaton ES, Randle Highlands ES. These schools have earned high Repit School Scores based on their student-teacher ratios, funding levels, and educational outcomes.

How do I find schools near me in District of Columbia?

Browse schools by county or city using our interactive lists below. You can also search for specific schools by name. Each school page includes detailed information on class sizes, funding, and contact information.

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