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Best Southwest Washington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,339 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC.

The top-ranked public schools in Southwest Washington are Eagle Academy Pcs - Capitol Riverfront, Washington Global Pcs and Patterson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC public schools have an score of 48% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and score of 53% (versus the 31% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Eagle Academy Pcs - Capitol Riverfront

Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
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1900 Half Street Sw
Washington, DC 20536
(202) 459-6825

Gr: PK-3 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

Washington Global Pcs

Charter School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
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525 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 796-2415

Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Patterson Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
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4399 South Capitol Terr. Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 939-5280

Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

Leckie Education Campus

(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
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4201 M.l. King Ave. Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 645-3330

Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
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475 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011

Gr: 8-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Rank: n/an/a

Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest

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488 Virginia Avenue Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 978-2910

Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: n/an/a

Learn Dc Pcs

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100 Duncan Street Sw
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 949-0930

Gr: PK-3 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC?

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington, DC include Eagle Academy Pcs - Capitol Riverfront, Washington Global Pcs and Patterson Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington?

5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington?

the neighborhood of Southwest Washington, Washington public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).