For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 821 students in the neighborhood of Benning, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public schools in Benning are Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School and Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Benning, Washington, DC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Benning, Washington, DC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-3780
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-3780
Gr: 4-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2838
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2838
Gr: PK-3 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Benning, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Benning, Washington, DC include Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Middle School and Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Benning, Washington?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Benning, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Benning, Washington?
the neighborhood of Benning, Washington public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 86% (majority Black).
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