Best Public Schools in Zip Code 20008

Summary:

The 20008 zip code area of Washington, D.C. is home to four exceptional elementary schools that consistently rank among the top-performing schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools system. These schools, which include Oyster-Adams Bilingual School, Murch Elementary School, Eaton Elementary School, and Hearst Elementary School, offer a high-quality education and a diverse learning environment for students.

Among the standout schools, Oyster-Adams Bilingual School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, ranking 12th out of 126 D.C. elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student population, with a mix of Hispanic, White, and multiracial students, contributes to its success. Murch Elementary School and Eaton Elementary School also impress with their high rankings, 5-star ratings, and strong test scores across grade levels in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Overall, the schools in the 20008 zip code area provide an exceptional educational experience for students, with low student-teacher ratios, high spending per student, and a commitment to academic excellence. Families in this area have access to some of the top-performing elementary schools in the District of Columbia, ensuring their children receive a strong foundation for their future educational and personal success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)						DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)				DC CAPE Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Murch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4810 36th St. NW	Washington	20008	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 282-0130	651	41	15.8		350 (53.8%)	102 (15.7%)	85 (13.1%)	65 (10.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (6.8%)	98.3	4^th of 126 public elementary schools	96.8%		96.1	8^th of 128 public elementary schools	93.8%	4	66.7	77.5	81.6				74.0	71.9	75.0			$23,671	$3,062	$20,609
Eaton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3301 Lowell St NW	Washington	20008	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 282-0103	422	34	12.5		208 (49.3%)	82 (19.4%)	55 (13.0%)	26 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (12.1%)	96.5	9^th of 126 public elementary schools	92.9%		96.7	5^th of 128 public elementary schools	96.1%	4	71.0	74.2	71.9				71.0	58.1	63.2			$23,591	$3,135	$20,456
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School	Public	PK, KG-8	2801 Calvert St. NW and 2501 1	Washington	20008	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 671-6130	767	60	12.7		278 (36.2%)	25 (3.3%)	389 (50.7%)	21 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.0%)	95.5	12^th of 126 public elementary schools	90.5%		96.5	6^th of 128 public elementary schools	95.3%	6	60.5	68.7	71.3	73.5	63.9	68.8	80.0	55.4	58.6	50.7	49.2	$25,055	$3,668	$21,387
Hearst Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3950 37th St. NW	Washington	20008	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 282-0106	347	26	13.3		181 (52.2%)	61 (17.6%)	30 (8.6%)	32 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (12.4%)	95.3	13^th of 126 public elementary schools	89.7%		95.5	12^th of 128 public elementary schools	90.6%	1	61.4	69.0	63.3				79.5	59.5	64.0			$25,697	$3,347	$22,351

Cities Near Zip Code 20008

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank	Rank (0-5)
Washington	0.39 mi	265	1^st
Laurel	18.57 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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