School District · District of Columbia
District of Columbia Public Schools
📍 Washington, DC · District of Columbia · NCES LEAID 1100030
10/10
Rating
50,131
Students
116
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
42
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
District Phone
District Mailing Address
1200 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Enrollment
50,131 students
Schools
116
County
NCES District ID (LEAID)
1100030
District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by District of Columbia Public Schools42 zip codes
| Zip Code | City | County | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20012 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20017 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20018 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20019 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20020 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20024 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20032 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20045 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20052 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20057 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20059 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20064 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20204 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20220 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20230 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20240 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20245 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20250 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20260 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20317 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20319 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20373 | Naval Anacost Annex | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20388 | Washington Navy Yard | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20390 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20408 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20415 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20418 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20422 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20427 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20431 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20510 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20515 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20520 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20530 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20535 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20540 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20542 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20551 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20560 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20565 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20566 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
| 20591 | Washington | District of Columbia | DC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in District of Columbia Public Schools?▼
District of Columbia Public Schools serves 42 zip codes: 20012, 20017, 20018, 20019, 20020, 20024, 20032, 20045, 20052, 20057, 20059, 20064, 20204, 20220, 20230, 20240, 20245, 20250, 20260, 20317, 20319, 20373, 20388, 20390, 20408, and 17 more. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is District of Columbia Public Schools rated?▼
District of Columbia Public Schools has an overall rating of 10 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 99th percentile among District of Columbia school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within District of Columbia only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend District of Columbia Public Schools?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 50,131 students across 116 schools for District of Columbia Public Schools.
What grades does District of Columbia Public Schools serve?▼
District of Columbia Public Schools is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact District of Columbia Public Schools?▼
You can reach District of Columbia Public Schools by phone at (202)727-7377 or by mail at 1200 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About District of Columbia Public Schools
District of Columbia Public Schools is a public school district serving 42 zip codes in District of Columbia, primarily in District of Columbia. It carries an overall rating of 10/10 (Excellent), the 99th percentile among District of Columbia districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other District of Columbia districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (202)727-7377 before making a housing decision.