For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public preschools serving 6,571 students in 20002, DC.
The top-ranked public preschools in 20002, DC are Maury Elementary School, Ludlow-taylor Elementary School and School-within-school At Goding. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 20002 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 20002, DC have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).
Best 20002, DC Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maury Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 Constitution Ave. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3838
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Ludlow-taylor Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
659 G St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3244
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3244
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
School-within-school At Goding
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 F St. Nw
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 727-7377
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 727-7377
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Douglas Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 248-6825
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 248-6825
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Two Rivers Pcs - Young Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 26th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-1360
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-1360
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Two Rivers Pcs - 4th Street
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1227 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 543-8477
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 543-8477
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Capitol Hill Montessori School At Logan
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 G St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4467
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4467
Gr: PK-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Center City Pcs - Trinidad
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1217 West Virginia Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
J.o. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 26th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4733
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4733
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 19th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Gr: PK-3 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Harmony Dc Pcs - School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
62 T Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 529-7500
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 529-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Langley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 T Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4223
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4223
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Miner Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 15th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-3960
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-3960
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Wheatley Education Campus
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1299 Neal St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 939-5970
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 939-5970
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Browne Education Campus
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 26th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 671-6210
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 671-6210
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Lincoln Park
Charter School
138 12th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 621-6581
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 621-6581
Gr: PK | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Oklahoma Avenue
Charter School
330 21st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 629-2179
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 629-2179
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Connect Academy Pcs
Charter School
1375 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 396-5477
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 396-5477
Gr: PK-K | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
425 C St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3277
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3277
Gr: PK-K | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 20002, DC?
The top-ranked public preschools in 20002, DC include Maury Elementary School, Ludlow-taylor Elementary School and School-within-school At Goding.
How many public preschools are located in 20002?
19 public preschools are located in 20002.
What is the racial composition of students in 20002?
20002 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).
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