For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,311 students in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC.
The top ranked public schools in Edgewood are Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs, Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland and Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Douglas Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 248-6825
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 248-6825
Grades: PK-8
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3025 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Grades: PK-3
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-5700
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-5700
Grades: 4-8
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Leadership Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3015 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Washington, DC 20017
(240) 580-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #66.
Capital Village Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 938-1416
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 938-1416
Grades: 5-8
| 103 students
Rank: #77.
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2917 8th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7370
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7370
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington, DC include Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs, Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland and Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington?
the neighborhood of Edgewood, Washington public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).
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