Best 20001 District Of Columbia Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,210 students in 20001, DC.
The top-ranked public high schools in 20001, DC are Benjamin Banneker High School, Girls Global Academy Pcs and Garnet-patterson Stay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 20001 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in 20001, DC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 20001 have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin Banneker High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).

Best 20001, DC Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Girls Global Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
733 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 600-4822
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Garnet-patterson Stay High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 10th St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 576-8399
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Dunbar High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 N St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 698-3762
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 20001, DC?
The top-ranked public high schools in 20001, DC include Benjamin Banneker High School, Girls Global Academy Pcs and Garnet-patterson Stay High School.
How many public high schools are located in 20001?
4 public high schools are located in 20001.
What is the racial composition of students in 20001?
20001 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public high schools average of 91% (majority Black).

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