2023 Best Public Schools in Chevy Chase

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  448 reviews

Senior: B-CC is a pretty above average school I’d say. My time here was alright, honestly. I enjoyed the amount of activities here, honestly there’s something for everyone and I find that pretty nice! Academics are pretty good and rigorous however I think the culture here can get a bit stressful for any student who cares about going to college. From my personal experience, I found it hard to connect with some of my wealthier peers, many here come from families who have enough money to not have to worry about the price of anything really. Teachers were definitely my favorite part of the whole experience next to the amount of things you can get involved in.... Read 448 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,270

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Washington Latin Public Charter Schools, DC•

• 5-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  10 reviews

Middle School Student: Washington Latin is a very good school, but in some ways it is limited by DCPS regulations. There are pretty good facilities and many of the students are amazing, though a few are disruptive. The teachers are generally great, but there is the occasional bad teacher. The administration is AMAZING!! They really know how to regulate things and handle situations. Middle School sports at Latin are pretty good, especially the basketball team and soccer team. If a student is exceptionally gifted, they may be slightly held back, but overall it will provide a great education.... Read 10 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 381

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Washington Latin Public Charter Schools, DC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  142 reviews

Alum: I loved my experience at Latin. The community is tight-knit, with great support from teachers. There were great extra curricular opportunities, from student-run clubs to award-winning sports teams. The college counseling was incredible, especially compared to experiences of heard of from people at other schools in the city. As an alum, I always get shocked reactions from people who learn that I studied Arabic and Latin at a public school! I'm extremely thankful for my time at this school. I feel very lucky to have attended.... Read 142 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 353

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Washington, DC•

• Public School•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: 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 years was amazing. Some of my best memories are from YuYing and made almost all of my best friends over there, whom I still talk to as we speak. Honestly this may be one of the best schools I've ever been a part of.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 577

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 3-5

• grade A

• Students 441

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• District of Columbia Public Schools, DC•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  421 reviews

Alum: As an alumni of Woodrow wilson I can say this school molded me into a better person and created the best high school experience for me, that’s because of three main things. Teachers/administrators, academics and resources. Starting with teachers and administrators, they were my mentor and friend. Ms. Harstorn for example (my English teacher) alway pushed me past my limits in writing, she taught me how to think out the box, be a better writing, how to apply those skills to my college essay that got me into 15 colleges but she also was a friend, who I could sit in the class with during lunch and talk, was there when family life was hard.. Academic in Wilson was the best, I believe that what was Wilson was most known. I got to take biomedical science classes all four years which ended up helping me find my passion, nursing. Then resources, it allowed me to get in my school now with a scholarship due to all the help I was handed and guided with like college workshops, speakers, etc... Read 421 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,951

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 619

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: Silver Creek is a very welcoming school. The teachers I feel are very supportive and the school community is very diverse, strengthening cultural relationships. This school is NPFH (No Place for Hate, ADL program), IB (International Baccalaureate), among many other county and state certifications. Overall, this school is welcoming, warm, and just a great school in Montgomery County.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 838

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Middle School Student: Such a great school! All the teachers are very giving and kind, and they give up their free time to help you study. Mine would even respond to my emails sent at 10:00 PM!!... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 764

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 2.33 out of 5  3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 734

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• 3-5

• grade A

• Students 225

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Montgomery County Public Schools, MD•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: I have been impressed by the quality of learning and dedication of the staff. With students coming from a school rated 10/10 in Washington DC, I will say in comparison that Bayard Rustin is 12/10. Even if with the pandemic, teachers managed to keep students engaged and with a lot of activities.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 686

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Washington, DC•

• Public School•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 260

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Washington, DC•

• Public School•

• PK, K-5

• •
  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 117

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Washington, DC•

• Public School•

• PK, K-5

• •
  Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Niche User: I love it. I've had one child that graduated and have a third in second grade.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 519

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Washington, DC•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  37 reviews

Freshman: I believe DCI is a diverse, open-minded, and knowledgeable school, that is open to students' opinions and issues at school. They strive to make their school environment the best it can be by doing community meetings, volunteering, and tutoring. The first time I stepped into the DCI building was when I was in 5th grade going to middle school the next year. I visited the building with the rest of my grade to see how DCI is the right fit school for me. At first, it was very intimidating with all the floors, wings, and classrooms. But that's just how you feel when going to a new school. During the next couple of years, I learned many life skills such as transportation by commuting to school, friendships, and education. As a high schooler now, I've learned about the programs DCI has to offer such as the DP and CP program. Those programs have a lot of opportunities and resources. In conclusion, I believe DCI is a great school to go to because of the endless opportunities.... Read 37 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,442

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Washington, DC•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: This school is really wonderful in so many ways. My children are very happy at this school and so are we. And the campus is just amazing occupying a historic building right next to Abraham Lincoln's summer cottage. It's truly beautiful, which enriches the children's education. We feel really lucky to be a part of this community.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 540

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• E.L. Haynes Public Charter Schools, DC•

• PK, K-4

• grade A minus

• Students 350

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• District of Columbia Public Schools, DC•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Alum: I had a pretty good experience. There were a few bad teachers, which is typical of any school, but for the most part, they were all very encouraging.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 315

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• E.L. Haynes Public Charter Schools, DC•

• 5-8

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  Rating 3.52 out of 5  23 reviews

Niche User: As a graduate at EL Haynes, my experience was one of the best. If I could, I would do high school all over again. In 9th grade I was extremely shy and didn't talk as much as I do now. I have made slight mistakes and realized what I've done afterwards was bad. I remember when I was caught cheating on my World History test. The teacher noticed before anyone else. The next day, I had to apologize in front of the whole 9th grade class. But I will always keep that memory with me wherever I go. Why? So I can remember to not do something that I know I shouldn't do because there is always a consequence waiting.... Read 23 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 386

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Center City Public Charter Schools, DC•

• PK, K-8

• grade A minus

• Students 257

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Washington, DC•

• Public School•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 478

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Capital City Public Charter Schools, DC•

• 5-8

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: I love the environment at Capital City. The teachers really care for their students and provide the education all kids should go after. However, the school should strive to make their high school an independent building from the lower and middle school. Also, provide more APs for students who want to strive for more.... Read 3 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 332

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• District of Columbia Public Schools, DC•

• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• Students 437

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Center City Public Charter Schools, DC•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Parent: I have been a Petworth parent for many years, and I am overall pleased with the school. The art, music and dance programs have suffered greatly over the years due to obvious budget cuts. But, there are great teacher and staff who care about the education and growth.... Read 1 review

• grade B

• Students 254

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1