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Best District Of Columbia Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 26 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 13,293 students in District Of Columbia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in District Of Columbia 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.
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 85% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in District Of Columbia (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Janney Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4130 Albemarle St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5001 Dana Pl. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 729-3280
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5701 Broad Branch Rd. Nw
Washington, DC 20015
(202) 282-0116
Gr: PK-5 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1730 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Stoddert Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4001 Calvert St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 671-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Mann Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4430 Newark St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0126
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Basis Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Gr: 5-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Deal Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3815 Fort Dr. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 939-2010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,420 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Maury Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1250 Constitution Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Murch Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4810 36th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0130
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3301 Lowell St Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0103
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Oyster-adams Bilingual School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2801 Calvert St. Nw And 2501 1
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 671-6130
Gr: PK-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Ludlow-taylor Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
659 G St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3244
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Dc Bilingual Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33 Riggs Road Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 750-6674
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1445 C St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3262
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Langdon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 Evarts St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6048
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Sela Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6015 Chillum Place Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 670-7352
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
707 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Gr: PK-3 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
John Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1335 Farragut St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6226
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2121.
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Gr: 5-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2222.
Burrville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Division Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6020
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2323.
Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-1390
Gr: K-4 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2424.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2838
Gr: PK-3 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #2525.
Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 469-3300
Gr: 1-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Kipp Dc - Heights Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-5323
Gr: 1-4 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in District Of Columbia include Janney Elementary School, Key Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in District Of Columbia?
26 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public elementary schools average of 85% (majority Black).

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