Tubman Elementary School
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 673-7285
Fax: (202) 673-7285
District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 415 students
Tubman Elementary School, a public school located in Washington, DC, serves grades PK-5 in the District Of Columbia Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Tubman Elementary School is a public school located in Washington, DC. 415 students attend Tubman Elementary School.
School Ratings
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|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education data from DC Public Schools. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education. |
Posted: March 3, 2024
The staff make every child feel valued and build an environment that makes my child want to come to school. There is a community focus and a recognition that education does not start when crossing the school threshold. The teachers are great, experienced, and value each child. Many of the student population have inter generational trauma that is not their fault but can be challenging to address at scale. But its acknowledged and supported with wrap around services that offer hope of progress.
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Posted: May 20, 2022
We could not recommend Tubman more for their early childhood education. Our daughter attended both PreK 3 and PreK4 and absolutely loved it while learning and really thriving.
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Posted: April 28, 2022
Tubman teachers, staff and administration care deeply about their students and work hard to help every student succeed. The school community is warm and caring. Being in an environment with such a divers and multi-faceted student population is a value experience for every student and family. My student loves learning and school and Tubman helps to encourage this positive and fun approach.
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Posted: April 28, 2022
We love sending our kids to Tubman. The principal is very active, the teachers have genuine care, enthusiasm, and support for the kids every single day. They take time to talk to the parents about whats going on in the classroom, the PTO is active with hosting events and fundraisers for the school. The teachers are committed to the school and many stay for several years and have on careers at the school. And the parents and families are able to connect in multiple languages, the school will send out documents in Amharic, English, and Spanish, reaching everyone where they are and making sure everyone is included. Highly recommend sending your kids here if you are in boundary.
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Posted: April 10, 2022
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Both of my kids attend Tubman elementary school and we love it. It is extremely diverse amd full of caring staff. The administration is organized and has been good at communicating with the challenges of Covid. Weve made friends with many Tubman families amd we feel lucky to have it as our neighborhood elementary school.
Posted: June 9, 2017
We are in our second year at Tubman and love it. It's a diverse, warm and welcoming atmosphere with great teachers and a dedicated, hard working administration.
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Posted: July 29, 2016
Tubman far exceeded our expectations (and assuaged some of our concerns) of putting our kids in a DC public elementary school. The place is staffed with highly qualified teachers from great universities; they are young and engaged and highly motivated and can speak with authority on nuances of academic pedagogy, which is to say they really know what they are doing.
The school is clean and orderly and well-run. Discipline is well-managed. The school administration does a good job of communicating with parents, and there are a variety of interesting activities and trips for the students. Ms. Delabar gets high marks for being very present at all times, for demanding great performance from her team, and for setting the bar high. Safety of the children is clearly important throughout the building.
Tubman's greatest strength is clearly high quality teaching staff, and a support administration focused on high performance. I'm withholding one star only because there's more room to grow in the areas of art, music, some minor admin details, and such. We have been very impressed (and surprised).
Posted: May 25, 2016
Our two kids (grade 2 and K) started attending Tubman Elementary 2 months ago. So far, we are happy with the school. The teachers and the assistants are very competent; they know well each of our kid's strengths and weaknesses, they have given us plenty of home practice materials to keep them challenged. They truly care for the kids' education and well-being. Communications = great. The principal is always around; you see her chatting with the kids, the parents and I've seen her sitting down in classes to observe. The building is clean and organized. The kids in their classrooms always seem to be in controlled, calm and well behaved. I only wish the school gets more funding next year to invest a bit more in arts and music.
Posted: May 19, 2014
My children have been there for a year and we all really love the school. The facilities are great, students and staff are very diverse and respectful. My kids have learned a lot in one year and enjoyed every minute of it.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 2.8 mi | |
| 2 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 4.4 mi | |
| 3 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 4.4 mi | |
| 4 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 6 mi | |
| 5 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 6.1 mi | |
| 6 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.4 mi | |
| 7 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 6.6 mi | |
| 8 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 7 mi | |
| 9 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 7.3 mi | |
| 10 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 7.6 mi | |
| 11 | Rivergate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.7 mi | |
| 12 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.9 mi | |
| 13 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 8.2 mi | |
| 14 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 8.4 mi | |
| 15 | Fords Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 8.8 mi | |
| 16 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 9.2 mi | |
| 17 | Burgundy Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 9.4 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 1.8 mi | |
| 2 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 2 mi | |
| 3 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 2.6 mi | |
| 4 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 4.7 mi | |
| 5 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 5.2 mi | |
| 6 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 5.2 mi | |
| 7 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 7.6 mi | |
| 8 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 8.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Marine Barracks Washington | 3.4 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 3.6 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 3.7 mi. |
| Pentagon | 4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 4.1 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 4.2 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 4.6 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 5.8 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 6.6 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 8.1 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 10.7 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 10.9 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 16.1 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 19.4 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 23.1 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 24.5 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 29.2 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 30.1 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 31 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 35.3 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 40.1 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 41.6 mi. |
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