For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,156 students in 20009, DC.
The top ranked public preschools in 20009, DC are Ross Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School and Marie Reed Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» preschools in zipcode 20009 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the District Of Columbia public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Pre schools in 20009, DC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public preschool average of 83% (majority Black).
Best 20009, DC ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1730 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 S St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7263
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Marie Reed Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 18th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 673-7308
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Meridian Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2120 13th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-9830
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-9830
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
H.d. Cooke Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 17th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 939-5390
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 939-5390
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Columbia Heights
Charter School
2750 14th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-9490
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 667-9490
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
20009, District Of Columbia ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 New Hampshire Av Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-4014
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-4014
Gr: PK-6
1346 Florida Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-6090
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 232-6090
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students
Briya ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2333 Ontario Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-7337
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-7337
Gr: PK | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3029 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1102
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 387-1102
Gr: 6-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1100 Harvard St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-4700
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 797-4700
Gr: AE
1501 Columbia Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 299-1256
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 299-1256
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2225
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2225
Gr: AE
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Gr: 12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
3047 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-2249
Gr: 10-12 | 34 students
1500 Harvard St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 643-4686
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 643-4686
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
Youthbuild Pcs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3014 14th St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-0141
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-0141
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 20009, DC?
The top ranked public preschools in 20009, DC include Ross Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School and Marie Reed Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 20009?
6 public preschools are located in 20009.
What is the racial composition of students in 20009?
20009 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% 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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