For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,034 students in 20001, DC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20001, DC are Center City Pcs - Shaw, Kipp Dc - Will Academy Pcs and Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20001 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 20001, DC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best 20001, DC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center City Pcs - Shaw
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 N Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Dc - Will Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 328-9455
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 328-9455
Gr: 5-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 O Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Gr: 4-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Walker-jones Education Campus
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 New Jersey Ave. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-5934
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-5934
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20001, DC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20001, DC include Center City Pcs - Shaw, Kipp Dc - Will Academy Pcs and Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 20001?
4 public middle schools are located in 20001.
What is the racial composition of students in 20001?
20001 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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