For the 2025 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon public high schools serving 2,664 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 high schools in District Of Columbia are School Without Walls High School, Basis Dc Pcs and Benjamin Banneker High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 35% statewide average).
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin Banneker High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in District Of Columbia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School Without Walls High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2130 G St. Nw
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 645-9690
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: #22.
Basis Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Grades: 5-12
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Banneker High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 9th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 671-6320
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Technology High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 T St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 281-3950
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 281-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in District Of Columbia include School Without Walls High School, Basis Dc Pcs and Benjamin Banneker High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in District Of Columbia?
4 blue ribbon public high schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public high schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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