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Best 20009 District Of Columbia Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,156 students in 20009, DC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20009, DC are Ross Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School and Marie Reed Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20009 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 20009, DC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).

Best 20009, DC Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
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 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
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 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Meridian Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2120 13th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-9830
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
H.d. Cooke Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 17th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 939-5390
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights
Charter School
2750 14th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-9490
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 20009 District Of Columbia

20009, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Ed Learning Thr The Arts Pcs (Closed 2011)
2100 New Hampshire Av Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-4014
Gr: PK-6
Booker T Washington Pcs High School (Closed 2015)
1346 Florida Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-6090
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students
Briya Public Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2333 Ontario Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-7337
Gr: PK | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Capital City Upper Pcs (Closed 2013)
3029 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1102
Gr: 6-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Carlos Rosario International Pcs Harvard Street Campus (Closed 2023)
1100 Harvard St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-4700
Gr: AE
Carlos Rosario International Pcs S Street Campus (Closed 2013)
1501 Columbia Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 299-1256
Children Studio School Pcs (Closed 2011)
1301 V St Ne
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-6148
Gr: PK-6
Latin America Youth Center Career Academy (Closed 2023)
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2225
Gr: AE
The Next Step El Pròximo Paso PCS Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Gr: 12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
The Next Step Pcs-adult High School (Closed 2014)
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Gr: 10-12 | 34 students
Sustainable Futures Pcs Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1500 Harvard St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 643-4686
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
Youthbuild Pcs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3014 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-0141
Gr: K-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20009, DC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20009, DC include Ross Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School and Marie Reed Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20009?
6 public preschools are located in 20009.
What is the racial composition of students in 20009?
20009 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).

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