2023 Best Public Elementary Schools in the Washington, D.C. Area

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

WASHINGTON, DC,

PK, K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I went to YuYing starting in kindergarten back when the campus we have now wasn't there, and now I'm a senior in high school when writing this. The progression YuYing had over those short amount of....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 577,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Stone Mill Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says They had a safe environment and very great teachers! The staff was very nice and open, and they had numerous students who made it into the magnet elementary school: Cold Spring ES and magnet middle....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 521,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Carderock Springs Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Carderock is an amazing school with supportive staff and strong PTA. Our kids love going to school everyday!.

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 319,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Wayside Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 459,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Cold Spring Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 317,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Burning Tree Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 420,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Potomac Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

K-5,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says During covid-19 my child's school was giving out a bunch of materials new Chromebooks, supplies, math books. They are already starting to go back to school. Also, they just finished building the....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 393,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Travilah Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I attended Travilah quite a while back, but my fellow classmates and administration always made the school feel like a second home. For an elementary school, the academics were top notch, and I was....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 323,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Arlington Traditional Elementary School

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Arlington Public Schools, VA,

PK, K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Arlington Traditional School (ATS) was the start of many lifelong friendships for my children even though they came from all over the County. It fully prepared them for more rigorous academics in...NOTE: My two children were at Arlington Traditional School in its former facility before it moved for the 21-22 school year, so I can't comment on the current facility..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 615,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Diamond Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I had a great experience from k-5, with encouraging teachers and staff. I also made great friends. Diamond prepared me for middle school and high school..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 780,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Mosaic Elementary School

Fairfax County Public Schools, VA,

PK, K-6,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says Being a student at Mosby Woods is a privilege. You get great advanced academic programs and Preschool. My teachers taught me so much. The teachers are always really into what they're teaching and....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 966,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Bannockburn Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 401,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Seven Locks Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says This is our second year at Seven Locks and we have been so impressed with the excellent communication from school leaders and the high quality feedback and academic support from the teachers. It's a....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 390,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Arlington Science Focus Elementary School

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Arlington Public Schools, VA,

PK, K-5,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Moved to the area after many years abroad, and this is my child’s first experience at an American elementary school. The teachers and staff have been incredibly welcoming, the students are diverse....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 643,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Chevy Chase Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

3-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 441,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Westbrook Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 331,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Lakewood Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I used to volunteer there. The teachers are very helpful and is always trying their best to help take care of the students. The school tries to pair students up with teachers that would be helpful.....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 415,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Sangster Elementary School

Fairfax County Public Schools, VA,

PK, K-6,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says My experience at Sangster Elementary School was great. Sangster provides phenomenal education and helpful teachers. It is also ranked one of the most friendly schools in the state of Virginia, with a....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 887,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 663,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Kensington Parkwood Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 596,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Farmland Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 774,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Beverly Farms Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 570,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#23 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Wyngate Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 673,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#24 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Bradley Hills Elementary School

Montgomery County Public Schools, MD,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says Bradley hills was an incredible school. I went there from kd to fifth grade, and am now going into high school. They offer an advanced math and reading group for 4th and 5th grade. The teachers....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 497,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#25 Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, D.C. Area.

Inspired Teaching Demonstration Public Charter School

Public School,

WASHINGTON, DC,

PK, K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says It's very nice and very fasts growing school inDC my daughter she starts kg , school when they school was opened in 2011 she is now 5th grade she Love the school so much & all staff are very much familiar they work hard to bring this point with....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 514,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,