In 2010, Washington DC had an excellent education system with a variety of highly rated schools to choose from. According to U.S. News & World Report, the District's top two high schools were Banneker Academic High School and Duke Ellington School of the Arts, ranking first and second respectively in both the state and the nation. The District also had numerous other stellar public magnet schools that offered unique educational opportunities for students in a variety of disciplines. Private schools in the area were also well-regarded, with Gonzaga College High School, St. Anselm's Abbey School and Holton Arms all ranking among the highest in the region. All of these schools provided students with a quality education that prepared them for success after graduation.
Washington (zip 20010) schools spend $28,494 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 13 pupils per teacher, 699 students per librarian, and 473 children per counselor.