For the 2024 school year, there are 2 alternative public charter schools serving 449 students in District Of Columbia.
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in District Of Columbia are The Children’s Guild DC PCS and Maya Angelou Pcs - High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia alternative public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 91% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in District Of Columbia (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Children’s Guild DC PCS
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2146 24th Place NE
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 774-5442
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 774-5442
Grades: K-8
| 281 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Maya Angelou Pcs - High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 East Capitol Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 379-4335
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in District Of Columbia?
The top ranked alternative public charter schools in District Of Columbia include The Children’s Guild DC PCS and Maya Angelou Pcs - High School.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in District Of Columbia?
2 alternative public charter schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public charter schools average of 91% (majority Black).
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