For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,062 students in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington, DC.
The top ranked public high school in Tenleytown is Jackson-reed High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington, DC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the District Of Columbia public high school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 35% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington, DC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the District Of Columbia average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jackson-reed High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in District Of Columbia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public high school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington, DC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson-reed High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3950 Chesapeake St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0120
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,994 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington, DC?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington, DC include Jackson-reed High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington?
the neighborhood of Tenleytown, Washington public high schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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