For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,721 students in 20009, DC.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20009, DC are Ross Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School and Marie Reed Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 20009 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 31% statewide average). Elementary schools in 20009, DC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 85% (majority Black).
Best 20009, DC Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1730 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 S St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Marie Reed Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 18th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Meridian Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2120 13th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-9830
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-9830
Gr: PK-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
H.d. Cooke Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 17th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 939-5390
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 939-5390
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Cardozo Education Campus
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Clifton St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7385
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7385
Gr: 6-12 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 20009, DC?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 20009, DC include Ross Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School and Marie Reed Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 20009?
6 public elementary schools are located in 20009.
What is the racial composition of students in 20009?
20009 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public elementary schools average of 85% (majority Black).
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