For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 811 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Southwest Washington are Patterson Elementary School and Leckie Education Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4399 South Capitol Terr. Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 939-5280
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 939-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Leckie Education Campus
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4201 M.l. King Ave. Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3330
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3330
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest
Charter School
488 Virginia Avenue Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 978-2910
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 978-2910
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Learn Dc Pcs
Charter School
100 Duncan Street Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 949-0930
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 949-0930
Gr: PK-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC include Patterson Elementary School and Leckie Education Campus.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington?
the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).
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