| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia Public Schools | Washington | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 50,131 | 116 | PK–12 | 57 |
How District of Columbia compares
It enrolls 50,131 students across 116 schools. Its rating of 8/10 is level with the District of Columbia average of 8.0/10.
School Districts in District of Columbia, District of Columbia
District of Columbia has 1 public school district covering 57 zip codes. The top-rated district in District of Columbia is District of Columbia Public Schools (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in District of Columbia. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in District of Columbia, DC?
1 school district serves zip codes in District of Columbia, DC. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in District of Columbia, DC?
Of the districts serving District of Columbia, District of Columbia Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 76th percentile among District of Columbia school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on District of Columbia reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in District of Columbia and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within District of Columbia only, never across state lines.