In SY2024-25, there were 69 Local Education Agencies (LEA) that have schools offering elementary, middle, and high school as well as schools specifically designated for adult, alternative, and special education students. LEAs are typically thought of as school districts. DCPS is one LEA and the public charter sector has 68 LEAs. Each LEA can offer one or more schools. As of SY2024-25, there were 251 public schools across Washington, DC.
Number of Local Education Agencies, SY2013-14 to SY2024-25
Number of Schools, SY2013-14 to SY2024-25
Source: OSSE Audited Enrollment, SY13-14 to SY23-24
