District of Columbia Public Schools, District of Columbia
District of Columbia Public Schools is a unified school district in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 681,294 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 61.1 sq mi (158 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 681,294
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- District of Columbia
- Land area
- 61.1 sq mi (158 km²)
- Median household income
- $109,870 ± $1,937
- Median home value
- $737,100 ± $10,625
- Water area
- 7.22 sq mi (18.7 km²)
- State
- District of Columbia
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1100030
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.904243, -77.016524
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in District of Columbia Public Schools, largest first
- Washington (city)681,294 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Arlington County Public Schools, Virginia4.9 mi west
- Alexandria City Public Schools, Virginia6.9 mi southwest
- Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland10 mi southeast
- Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland19 mi northwest
These share a boundary with District of Columbia Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.
Before using this answer for enrollment
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