Best Public Schools in Zip Code 20012

The 20012 zip code of Washington, D.C. is home to four schools, including three elementary schools and one high school, that serve a diverse student population. The schools in this area demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standouts that consistently outperform the district and state averages.

The District of Columbia International School, a high school, and Shepherd Elementary School are the clear standouts in the 20012 zip code. District of Columbia International School is ranked 9th out of 34 high schools in D.C. and has a 4-star rating, while Shepherd Elementary School is ranked 8th out of 126 elementary schools and has a 5-star rating. Both schools demonstrate exceptional performance on standardized tests, with proficiency rates well above the District of Columbia Public Schools and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

In contrast, Takoma Elementary School and Breakthrough Montessori PCS have more mixed performance, with some grades and subjects performing above the district average and others below. The schools in the 20012 zip code serve a diverse student population, with varying racial compositions and student-teacher ratios. While spending per student varies significantly, the data does not show a clear correlation between spending and academic performance.