📍 Zip Code 20005 · Washington, DC

School District for Zip Code 20005

DC Public Schools · 5/10 Rating · Urban District

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School District · Washington, DC
DC Public Schools
📍 District of Columbia County, DC · Zip Code 20005
5/10
Rating
49,000
Students
116
Schools
13:1
Student/Teacher
Average Logan Circle / Shaw. Per-pupil spending: $28,000/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 20005

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
🏫
Washington Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~422 students
Academic Rating6/10 — Good
6
Rating
Good
📚
Washington Middle School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~844 students
Academic Rating4/10 — Average
4
Rating
Average
🎓
Washington High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~1,266 students
Academic Rating5/10 — Average
5
Rating
Average
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment49,000National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools116National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio13:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$28,000/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeUrbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating5/10 — AverageBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact DC Public Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 20005?▼
Zip code 20005 is served by DC Public Schools in Washington, DC (District of Columbia County). The district serves approximately 49,000 students across 116 schools and has an overall rating of 5/10 (Average).
What schools are in zip code 20005?▼
Zip code 20005 is served by DC Public Schools. The assigned elementary school is Washington Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 6/10), middle school is Washington Middle School (Grades 6-8, rating 4/10), and high school is Washington High School (Grades 9-12, rating 5/10).
Is DC Public Schools a good school district?▼
DC Public Schools has an overall rating of 5/10 (Average). Logan Circle / Shaw. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and spends approximately $28,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 20005?▼
Contact DC Public Schools directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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20007
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About DC Public Schools
DC Public Schools serves zip code 20005 and surrounding areas in District of Columbia County, DC. The district operates 116 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 49,000 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and per-pupil spending of $28,000/year, DC Public Schools receives an overall academic rating of 5/10 (Average) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district performs at or near the state average.