These are some of the top-rated public schools in District Of Columbia Public Schools based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
ACADEMICS
Academic Summary
Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
ACADEMICS
Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
ENVIRONMENT
Student Demographics
Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
ENVIRONMENT
Teachers & Staff
Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
ENVIRONMENT
District Calendar
ENVIRONMENT
District Finances
How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
Parent Tip
District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
ENVIRONMENT
Reviews From Schools in District Of Columbia Public Schools
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Parent / Guardian
March 28, 2023
I rushed from work early to pick my child, the class teacher eloped with my child, where she took the child to, I don’t know. The teachers’s class was called from reception phone so she could bring ... More
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Lafayette Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
March 27, 2023
Cops come nearly every weekend to step in and fight students.
Review for
Ballou High School
Parent / Guardian
March 24, 2023
My daughter is in prek3 at Thomson elementary and we absolutely love it. The school is amazing. The staff are all so nurturing and there is very low teacher turnover. The principal knows all the... More
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Thomson Elementary School
