For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,024 students in the neighborhood of Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington, DC.
The top ranked public schools in Sixteenth Street Heights are Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs, John Lewis Elementary School and Brightwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington, DC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington, DC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 14th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-6200
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
John Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1335 Farragut St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6226
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6226
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Brightwood Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Nicholson St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-5670
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-5670
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #44.
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Nicholson Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 729-8287
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 729-8287
Grades: K-8
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington, DC?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington, DC include Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs, John Lewis Elementary School and Brightwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington?
the neighborhood of Sixteenth Street Heights, Washington public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public schools average of 87% (majority Black).
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