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Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in District Of Columbia (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best District Of Columbia Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 blue ribbon public schools serving 15,398 students in District Of Columbia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in District Of Columbia are Janney Elementary School, Key Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in District Of Columbia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Janney Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4130 Albemarle St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
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: #3 - 63. - 6.
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: #3 - 63. - 6.
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: #3 - 63. - 6.
School Without Walls High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2130 G St. Nw
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Basis Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Gr: 5-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Deal Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3815 Fort Dr. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 939-2010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,462 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Maury Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1250 Constitution Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Benjamin Banneker High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1600 9th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Ludlow-taylor Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
659 G St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3244
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Dc Bilingual Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33 Riggs Road Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 750-6674
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1717.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1445 C St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3262
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Mckinley Technology High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
151 T St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 281-3950
Gr: 9-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Langdon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 Evarts St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6048
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Sela Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6015 Chillum Place Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 670-7352
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
707 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Gr: PK-3 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
John Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1335 Farragut St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6226
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2525.
Burrville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Division Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6020
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-1390
Gr: K-4 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2727.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2838
Gr: PK-3 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2828.
Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 469-3300
Gr: 1-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2929.
Kipp Dc - Heights Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-5323
Gr: 1-4 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in District Of Columbia?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in District Of Columbia include Janney Elementary School, Key Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in District Of Columbia?
29 blue ribbon public schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 86% (majority Black).

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