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For the 2025 school year, there are 244 public schools serving 92,092 students in Washington, DC (there are , serving 19,204 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Washington, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).

The top ranked public schools in Washington, DC are Janney Elementary School, Key Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Washington, DC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Washington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).