For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,322 students in 20017, DC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20017, DC are Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Middle School, Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs and Capital Village Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20017 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 20017, DC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best 20017, DC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-5700
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-5700
Gr: 4-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1404 Jackson Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 459-4710
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 459-4710
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Capital Village Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 938-1416
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 938-1416
Gr: 5-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Brookland Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Michigan Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 759-1999
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 759-1999
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2917 8th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7370
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7370
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20017, DC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20017, DC include Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Middle School, Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs and Capital Village Pcs.
How many public middle schools are located in 20017?
5 public middle schools are located in 20017.
What is the racial composition of students in 20017?
20017 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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