For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,626 students in 20001, DC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20001, DC are Seaton Elementary School, Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook and Cleveland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20001 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 20001, DC have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).
Best 20001, DC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seaton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1503 10th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7215
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7215
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 750-7060
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 750-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1825 8th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-4380
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-4380
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Center City Pcs - Shaw
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 N Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Tubman Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Euclid St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7285
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 673-7285
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 O Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Gr: PK-3 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #77.
Walker-jones Education Campus
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 New Jersey Ave. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-5934
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 939-5934
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Grow Academy Pcs
Charter School
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-4769
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-4769
Gr: PK-K | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20001, DC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20001, DC include Seaton Elementary School, Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook and Cleveland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20001?
8 public preschools are located in 20001.
What is the racial composition of students in 20001?
20001 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).
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