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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 20020


At a glance
17
Schools
5,375
Students
7
Districts
Top rankedMoten Elementary School68th of 128 District Of Columbia elementary schools
Biggest riser
Moten Elementary School up 33 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Moten Elementary School 7.7 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Garfield Elementary School and 1 more
SchoolDigger ratings
2★
1★
0★
8 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 20020 zip code area of Washington, D.C. is home to 17 elementary schools, including a mix of public, public charter, and early learning centers serving grades ranging from pre-K to 8th grade. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance among these schools, with some standouts like DC Prep PCS - Anacostia Elementary School and Beers Elementary School outperforming the district and state averages, while others struggle to meet basic proficiency standards.

DC Prep PCS - Anacostia Elementary School, a public charter school, stands out with the highest performance on English Language Arts (ELA) and Math assessments, ranking 13th out of 46 districts in D.C. and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Beers Elementary School, a public school, also performs well, ranking 73rd out of 128 D.C. elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating, while outperforming the district and state averages in both ELA and Math.

However, many of the public schools in the 20020 zip code struggle to meet the district and state averages, with several schools having single-digit proficiency rates. The data suggests that these schools face significant challenges in supporting student learning and achievement. The performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools are substantial, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students in the area have access to a quality education.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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