For the 2025 school year, there are 2 special education public elementary schools serving 371 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in District Of Columbia are River Terrace Education Campus and St. Coletta Special Education Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia special education public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public elementary school average of 85% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Elementary Schools in District Of Columbia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Terrace Education Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 Anacostia Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 442-7111
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 442-7111
Gr: 3-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Gr: PK-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public elementary schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked special education public elementary schools in District Of Columbia include River Terrace Education Campus and St. Coletta Special Education Pcs.
How many special education public elementary schools are located in District Of Columbia?
2 special education public elementary schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia special education public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public elementary schools average of 85% (majority Black).
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