For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 769 students in 20003, DC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 20003, DC are Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill, Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School and St. Coletta Special Education Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20003 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 20003, DC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best 20003, DC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1503 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Grades: 4-8
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Independence Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 350-8680
Grades: PK-12
| 251 students
20003, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
709 12th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3424
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Dc Alternative Learning Academyfreshman (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
2027 Rhode Island Ave., Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 636-3537
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 636-3537
Grades: 9-10
| 55 students
425 C Street, Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3283
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3283
Grades: PK-K
| 88 students
335 8th St. Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3330
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3330
Grades: 7-9
| 275 students
1901 D St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-5978
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-5978
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Maya Angelou Pcs - Academy At Dc Jail (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1901 D Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-4932
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Sasha Bruce Public Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
745 8th Street, Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 675-9354
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 675-9354
Grades: 7-11
| 259 students
Youth Services Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Mt Olivet Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 576-8388
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 576-8388
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 20003, DC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 20003, DC include Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill, Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School and St. Coletta Special Education Pcs.
How many public middle schools are located in 20003?
3 public middle schools are located in 20003.
What is the racial composition of students in 20003?
20003 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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