Best Public Schools in Zip Code 20004

The 20004 zip code of Washington, D.C. is home to two high-performing schools: Basis DC PCS (High School) and School-Within-School at Goding (Elementary School). Both schools have consistently ranked among the top schools in the District of Columbia, with Basis DC PCS standing out as an exceptional institution.

Basis DC PCS is a high-performing public charter school that has been ranked among the top 3 high schools in the District of Columbia over the past three school years. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the Basis DC PCS and statewide averages, with over 75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 65% in Mathematics. Despite its strong academic performance, Basis DC PCS spends only $17,412 per student, which is lower than the $27,522 spent per student at School-Within-School at Goding.

While not as highly ranked as Basis DC PCS, School-Within-School at Goding is also a strong performer, ranking between 6th and 15th out of 128 elementary schools in the District of Columbia over the past three school years. The school's test scores are also well above the district and state averages, with over 70% proficiency in English Language Arts and over 75% in Mathematics. However, the school's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio may be areas for further investigation.