For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 253 students in 20059, DC (there are , serving 52 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 20059, DC are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
The top ranked public school in 20059, DC is Howard University Middle School Of Mathematics And Science Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 20059 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 20059, DC have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of District Of Columbia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best 20059, DC Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard University Middle School Of Mathematics And Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 Howard Road Place Nw
Washington, DC 20059
(202) 806-7725
Washington, DC 20059
(202) 806-7725
Grades: 6-8
| 253 students
20059, District Of Columbia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Howard U 2400 Sixth St Nw
Washington, DC 20059
(202) 544-2646
Washington, DC 20059
(202) 544-2646
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 20059, DC?
The top ranked public schools in 20059, DC include Howard University Middle School Of Mathematics And Science Pcs.
How many public schools are located in 20059?
1 public schools are located in 20059.
What percentage of students in 20059 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 20059 are educated in public schools (compared to the DC state average of 83%).
What is the racial composition of students in 20059?
20059 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).
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