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Best Northeast Washington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 39 public preschools serving 11,880 students in the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington, DC.
The top-ranked public preschools in Northeast Washington are Maury Elementary School, Ludlow-taylor Elementary School and Washington Yu Ying Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington, DC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington, DC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maury Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1250 Constitution Ave. Ne
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
659 G St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-3244
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Washington Yu Ying Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
220 Taylor Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-1950
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
School-within-school At Goding
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
920 F St. Nw
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 727-7377
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Dc Bilingual Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33 Riggs Road Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 750-6674
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Oakview Terrace Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 265-7237
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1820 Monroe St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6150
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Two Rivers Pcs - Young Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
820 26th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-1360
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Two Rivers Pcs - 4th Street
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1227 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 543-8477
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Lasalle-backus Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 Riggs Rd. Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 671-6340
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Langdon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 Evarts St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 576-6048
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Sela Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6015 Chillum Place Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 670-7352
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Bridges Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Gallatin Street Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 545-0515
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Capitol Hill Montessori School At Logan
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 G St Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4467
Gr: PK-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Rocketship Pcs - Infinity Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5450 3rd Street Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 627-2256
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1240 Randolph Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 723-1467
Gr: PK-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2959 Carlton Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Gr: PK-3 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1818.
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East End
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 975-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Center City Pcs - Trinidad
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1217 West Virginia Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
J.o. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 26th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 698-4733
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
725 19th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Gr: PK-3 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Harmony Dc Pcs - School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
62 T Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 529-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1404 Jackson Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 459-4710
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 44th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-4593
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Michigan Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 576-6095
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2626.
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Perry Street Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 529-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Noyes Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 10th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 281-2580
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Langley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 T Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 724-4223
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Miner Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 15th St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-3960
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3030.
Lorraine H. Whitlock Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
533 48th Pl Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 671-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Smothers Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Brooks St. Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Wheatley Education Campus
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1299 Neal St. Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 939-5970
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Browne Education Campus
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
850 26th St. Ne
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
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
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington, DC?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington, DC include Maury Elementary School, Ludlow-taylor Elementary School and Washington Yu Ying Pcs.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington?
37 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington?
the neighborhood of Northeast Washington, Washington public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia public preschools average of 83% (majority Black).

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